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MA12 GSU

2012 Ford C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,141 mi
Last recorded107,141 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 GSU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 107,141 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 107,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2026 106,848 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 106,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 103,180 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 96,726 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 92,766 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 87,815 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 87,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 83,458 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 83,457 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 80,279 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 74,547 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 74,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,658 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill and floor covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2019 64,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover, under tray, sill and floor covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,043 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect inner CV gaiters due to engine cover fitted

unable to fully inspect inner rear disc brake surfaces due to shields fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2018 55,043 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover & under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect inner CV gaiters due to engine cover fitted

unable to fully inspect inner rear disc brake surfaces due to shields fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,264 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front pads getting low

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage (not showing cords)

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

sills covered by plastic trims

Pass 5 Mar 2015 27,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MA12 GSU is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MA12 GSU, 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 MA12 GSU registered?

MA12 GSU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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