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LM12 VLJ

2012 Ford C-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,483 mi
Last recorded89,483 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 89,483 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 76,164 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 58,947 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two child seats fitted ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 44,362 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 39,972 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 39,098 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 38,157 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 36,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 35,664 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 33,012 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 29,229 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 24,898 miles

Nearside Front baby seat fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,384 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 VLJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

LM12 VLJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is LM12 VLJ safe to buy?

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