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ML12 SWZ

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,535 mi
Last recorded70,535 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 SWZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 70,535 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 65,836 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 60,555 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 56,274 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 51,627 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 49,326 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 46,759 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 41,308 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 35,033 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 28,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,240 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 19,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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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ML12 SWZ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML12 SWZ registered?

ML12 SWZ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is ML12 SWZ safe to buy?

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