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MW12 SMX

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,810 mi
Last recorded89,810 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 SMX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 89,810 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 89,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 77,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 70,968 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 66,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 61,302 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 55,592 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 46,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 38,691 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 31,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 31,023 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 23,297 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SMX is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MW12 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

MW12 SMX is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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