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ML12 XVF

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,811 mi
Last recorded51,811 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 51,811 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 51,336 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 51,336 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2024 50,837 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 50,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 49,602 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 49,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm plus nail in it (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2021 48,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2020 48,133 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,290 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,541 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,685 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,187 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2015 43,532 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 XVF is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

ML12 XVF is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is ML12 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 XVF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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