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LX62 VEA

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,279 mi
Last recorded153,279 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 VEA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 153,279 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 150,706 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 147,436 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 147,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 133,340 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 133,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 106,509 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 106,509 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,619 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 2 Nov 2021 79,619 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,382 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 64,832 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,287 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 58,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 49,456 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play.

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 5 Oct 2016 39,521 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 30,903 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 30,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LX62 VEA is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 LX62 VEA, 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 LX62 VEA registered?

LX62 VEA is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is LX62 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX62 VEA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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