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LM12 MLZ

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,440 mi
Last recorded93,440 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 MLZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 93,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, Near side and Off side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread measured at lowest 215/50/17 Replacement advised. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished Outer Shoulder and Tread 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, Near side and Off side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 86,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 86,309 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 77,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 68,170 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 68,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 57,585 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2021 48,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2020 39,942 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2020 39,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2019 31,342 miles

Engine under-tray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 23,523 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2017 14,837 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 14,773 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 7,868 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 7,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 2,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 2,520 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 MLZ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MLZ, 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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LM12 MLZ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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