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ND12 FVO

2012 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,324 mi
Last recorded176,324 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 FVO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 176,324 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Alternator light remains on while vehicle is running indicating a fault

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of rear showing signs of surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 176,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Alternator light remains on while vehicle is running indicating a fault

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of rear showing signs of surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner cv boot split but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 160,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge recommend replacement 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge recommend replacement 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 149,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

ignition light on indicating alternator fault

Fail 2 Nov 2023 149,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

ignition light on indicating alternator fault

Pass 3 Nov 2022 137,597 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 137,597 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 122,000 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 107,360 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking on outer wall and wearing on inner and outer edges.2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking on outer wall and wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 107,360 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking on outer wall and wearing on inner and outer edges.2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking on outer wall and wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,415 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 85,413 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 May 2018 68,280 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 54,356 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,709 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inside edge.

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 46,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inside edge.

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 33,189 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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ND12 FVO is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ND12 FVO, 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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ND12 FVO is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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