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MT12 VKW

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,237 mi
Last recorded95,237 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 VKW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 95,237 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 90,366 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm / inner and outer edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 78,427 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 75,049 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 75,049 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,782 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 58,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 54,036 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 49,006 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 49,006 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 31,955 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 22,006 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 15,232 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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MT12 VKW is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VKW, 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 VKW is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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