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LM12 MLV

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,331 mi
Last recorded60,331 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 MLV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 60,331 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 58,170 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 56,198 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 53,108 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 50,393 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 48,296 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,184 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,072 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 31,751 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 25,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 25,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 17,806 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 MLV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLV, 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 MLV registered?

LM12 MLV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is LM12 MLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 MLV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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