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ML12 WNE

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,246 mi
Last recorded154,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 WNE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 154,246 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 142,754 miles

2 x child seats rear

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

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

aims slightly faded

scuffs on screen

Fail 31 Jan 2025 142,752 miles

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

2 x child seats rear

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

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

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

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

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

aims slightly faded

scuffs on screen

Pass 5 Feb 2024 130,755 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

Drive belt breaking up!!

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

both rear tyres worn un even and feathered on inner edges

scuffs on screen

Pass 6 Feb 2023 119,132 miles

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

Scuffs on screen!

rear tyres worn un-even

wipers very noisy!

Fail 6 Feb 2023 119,129 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Scuffs on screen!

rear tyres worn un-even

wipers very noisy!

Pass 10 Feb 2022 109,891 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 99,867 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 99,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 92,840 miles

n/s mirrior broken and side repeter

Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,391 miles

n/s/f mirror in poor condition

Fail 11 Feb 2019 69,388 miles

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

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

n/s/f mirror in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,122 miles

Nearside door mirror outer casing missing

both front tyres worn on inner edge and through to another layer of rubber

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear number plate has a feature looking like a crake

Pass 10 Feb 2017 28,622 miles

front pads very low

rear pads getting low

Fail 10 Feb 2017 28,622 miles

Side repeater not working n/s side repeater bulb in door mirror missing appears to have accident damage (1.4.A.2c)

front pads very low

rear pads getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2016 16,685 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 13,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WNE is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WNE, 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 WNE registered?

ML12 WNE is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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