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MA12 WZC

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,612 mi
Last recorded92,612 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 WZC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 92,612 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges approx 3mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2024 87,379 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone rear bushes are poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front offside and nearside seat belts are slow to retract

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges slightly, approx 3.5mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 30 Oct 2024 87,379 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone rear bushes are poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front offside and nearside seat belts are slow to retract

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges slightly, approx 3.5mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 30 Oct 2023 81,822 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Interior Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to Retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Plastic Sill Covers Fitted Preventing Full Inspection of Components

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 81,822 miles

Windscreen washer not working Washer Hose Split Under Bonnet (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Interior Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in Tyre, Non Repairable Location on Inside Edge

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to Retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Plastic Sill Covers Fitted Preventing Full Inspection of Components

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,045 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 76,041 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 68,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 58,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 58,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 52,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to legal limits and worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing close to legal limits and worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2017 46,422 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 43,312 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 40,264 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 24,727 miles

Nearside 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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MA12 WZC is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZC, 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 WZC registered?

MA12 WZC is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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