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MW12 ECT

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,206 mi
Last recorded61,206 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 ECT
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 61,206 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 57,462 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 57,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 50,136 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 41,930 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 38,725 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 38,724 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 17 May 2021 34,995 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 34,988 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 32,730 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 28,320 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 24,148 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 19,801 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 14,537 miles

slight play in front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 17 Jun 2015 10,465 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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MW12 ECT is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver 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 MW12 ECT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW12 ECT registered?

MW12 ECT is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is MW12 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 ECT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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