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MT12 VHZ

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,272 mi
Last recorded97,272 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 VHZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 97,272 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2025 84,863 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 71,858 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 71,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 62,904 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 57,635 miles

Front front subframe has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 50,911 miles

Front Lower suspension has surface rust

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear Lower suspension has surface rust

Fail 1 Feb 2022 50,911 miles

Front Lower suspension has surface rust

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear Lower suspension has surface rust

Pass 2 Feb 2021 45,048 miles

Front general surface rust on front suspension

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear rear brake pads wearing low

Rear surface rust on suspension

Pass 8 Jan 2020 38,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very heavily on edge (215/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished within tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad is showing 2mm of friction material remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2019 29,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F outer. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 23,537 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 16,988 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 10,056 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 8,931 miles

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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 VHZ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MT12 VHZ, 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 VHZ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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