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ML12 VRD

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,748 mi
Last recorded102,748 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 VRD
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 102,748 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 102,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 93,556 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 84,308 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 75,495 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 75,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,539 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Jul 2021 58,181 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 58,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 50,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

under shields fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2019 40,928 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 35,237 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 28,792 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 28,792 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 22,913 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 17,152 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VRD 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 ML12 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

ML12 VRD is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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