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M88 SWS

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,252 mi
Last recorded66,252 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 SWS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 66,252 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rear in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 64,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 60,764 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rear in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 56,777 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rears in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 53,189 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 48,509 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 46,734 miles

Offside Front brake slightly weak on balance test

Pass 6 Mar 2019 41,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 33,963 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,998 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 26,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 18,453 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 18,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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M88 SWS is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 M88 SWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M88 SWS registered?

M88 SWS is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is M88 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 SWS 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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