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MV12 SRU

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,058 mi
Last recorded117,058 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 SRU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 117,058 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal in gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining. 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 116,885 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal in gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining. 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 109,805 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre close to shoulder ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2023 101,751 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing.

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 101,751 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining, worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread remaining. 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 93,198 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 93,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 86,700 miles

Offside front headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2021 86,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside front headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2020 80,736 miles

Both rear tyres have 3mm remaining tread and slight cracking. 205/55/17

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm, 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 73,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm, 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 66,381 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,270 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,595 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 53,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush marked with yellow crayon (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,562 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,120 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 20,874 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

n/s/r tyre 3.2mm

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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MV12 SRU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MV12 SRU, 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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MV12 SRU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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