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NJ12 VLT

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,823 mi
Last recorded104,823 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 VLT
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 104,823 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 96,252 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 96,250 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 92,456 miles

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 87,926 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 82,950 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 82,950 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,248 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 74,509 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 74,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,329 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 60,075 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 60,075 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,713 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 46,969 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,710 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 36,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,173 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NJ12 VLT is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NJ12 VLT, 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 NJ12 VLT registered?

NJ12 VLT is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is NJ12 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 VLT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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