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MT12 VWM

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,005 mi
Last recorded85,005 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 VWM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 85,005 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 84,999 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 80,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2025 80,302 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened engine cover fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2024 74,943 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 71,501 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2022 68,124 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2021 64,687 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 62,520 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 59,955 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 53,573 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine cover and Under tray fitted

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Small chips in screen

Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,679 miles

both rear tyres cracking between the tread

chips in windscreen

front discs worn

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,088 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

both rear tyres starting to crack between the tread

Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,716 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 29,203 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2015 29,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VWM is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

MT12 VWM is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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