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MT12 VHK

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,310 mi
Last recorded124,310 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 VHK
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 124,310 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 117,955 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 105,264 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 92,462 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 92,462 miles

Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 80,052 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 66,981 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,274 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 49,414 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 42,791 miles

Advanced wear to inside of both front brake discs

No tread on inner edge of both front tyres

Pass 31 May 2017 35,261 miles

Inside of both front brake discs worn and pitted

No tread on inner edge of n.s.f tyre

No tread on inner part of n.s.f tyre worn close to its cord,nail in tread

Fail 26 May 2017 35,138 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Inside of both front brake discs worn and pitted

No tread on inner edge of n.s.f tyre

No tread on inner part of n.s.f tyre worn close to its cord,nail in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,518 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 26,518 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 19,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 VHK is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHK, 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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MT12 VHK is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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