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LM12 CLU

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,832 mi
Last recorded80,832 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 CLU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 80,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 80,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional tyre facing wrong direction [swapped on axle] (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 77,677 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside cv boot deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine & underbody covers fitted

exhaust emissions too low for the smoke analyser to read

Fail 17 Aug 2022 77,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light is on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside cv boot deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted a 26" Aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine & underbody covers fitted

exhaust emissions too low for the smoke analyser to read

Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,825 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 75,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 74,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper

Fail 14 Jul 2020 74,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper

Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,051 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,728 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has cracks and 4 nails, ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,477 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,239 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 45,884 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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LM12 CLU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 59,872 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM12 CLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Ford C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM12 CLU registered?

LM12 CLU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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