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ML12 EFR

2012 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,088 mi
Last recorded85,088 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 EFR
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 85,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 85,088 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 77,452 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2024 70,721 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 67,924 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 62,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 56,358 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 52,997 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 47,634 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 42,314 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 41,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 36,586 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,208 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 25,483 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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ML12 EFR is a 2012 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 ML12 EFR, 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 ML12 EFR registered?

ML12 EFR is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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