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LT12 CBU

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,566 mi
Last recorded183,566 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 CBU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 183,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracking around rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both pivot bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 19 Mar 2025 183,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both pivot bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 13 Mar 2024 174,609 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 167,847 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 167,846 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 161,826 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Apr 2022 161,694 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also splitting inner side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2021 155,719 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 26 Mar 2020 147,179 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 136,624 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 136,624 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 123,631 miles

Front & rear disc pads are getting very low

have not checked o/s/r & n/s/r seat belts due to child seats being in position

n/s/f tyre very low in tread

o/s/f tyre low in tread

o/s/r tyre worn very heavy on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2018 123,631 miles

Front & rear disc pads are getting very low

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

have not checked o/s/r & n/s/r seat belts due to child seats being in position

n/s/f tyre very low in tread

o/s/f tyre low in tread

o/s/r tyre worn very heavy on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2017 110,932 miles

Have not checked o/s/r seat belt due to child seat being in position

Pass 27 Apr 2016 99,433 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Apr 2016 99,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LT12 CBU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 LT12 CBU, 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 LT12 CBU registered?

LT12 CBU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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