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MK12 LDC

2012 Ford C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

203,579 mi
Last recorded203,579 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 LDC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 203,579 miles

Coolant leak

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 194,627 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 194,621 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 185,739 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear light unit damaged

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Nov 2023 178,575 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 178,513 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 166,202 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 150,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 150,364 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 138,520 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 110,745 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 110,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,464 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 93,104 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 15 May 2017 75,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2017 75,370 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose locking nut (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2016 51,344 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 51,344 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 29,915 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 28,745 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 28,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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MK12 LDC 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 61.9%.

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 MK12 LDC, 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 MK12 LDC registered?

MK12 LDC is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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