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NA12 VBN

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,177 mi
Last recorded115,177 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 VBN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 115,177 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light unit damaged (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside front wishbone bushes /perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 115,177 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light unit damaged (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside front wishbone bushes /perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 107,628 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 99,580 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 99,580 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 92,050 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 92,050 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 86,689 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Mar 2022 86,689 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 80,245 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 74,751 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,429 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,827 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,888 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,148 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,989 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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NA12 VBN is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NA12 VBN, 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 NA12 VBN registered?

NA12 VBN is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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