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MT12 VEB

2012 Ford C-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,405 mi
Last recorded93,405 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 VEB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 93,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 89,382 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 89,381 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 85,774 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 85,774 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 75,593 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 75,593 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 67,118 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 67,118 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative connection (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 61,284 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,231 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 43,847 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 34,798 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 22,862 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 3 Jun 2015 14,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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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MT12 VEB is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MT12 VEB, 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 MT12 VEB registered?

MT12 VEB is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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