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MF12 NPE

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,965 mi
Last recorded53,965 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 NPE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 53,965 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 51,375 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 48,633 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 48,633 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 45,590 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 45,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 42,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 42,306 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 38,489 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 35,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 29,495 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 22,559 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 16,780 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 10,151 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 5,444 miles

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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MF12 NPE is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF12 NPE, 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 MF12 NPE registered?

MF12 NPE is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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