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N555 APW

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,048 mi
Last recorded84,048 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 APW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 84,048 miles

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

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

UNDER BODY PROTECTION.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2025 79,333 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 75,215 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jan 2024 75,215 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 70,599 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 65,105 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 60,299 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 55,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 47,720 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 40,298 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,138 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,941 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 20,551 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/r inner lens cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2015 20,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N555 APW is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N555 APW, 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 N555 APW registered?

N555 APW is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 July 2012.

Is N555 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 APW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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