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NL12 WRX

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,479 mi
Last recorded111,479 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 WRX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 111,479 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 111,479 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 100,276 miles

Offside Front windscreen washer leaking under bonnet

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 100,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front windscreen washer leaking under bonnet

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 87,853 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 78,447 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 70,186 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 70,186 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 66,963 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 62,220 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 52,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 44,825 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 37,607 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 30,251 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 28,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,044 miles

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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NL12 WRX 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 NL12 WRX, 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 NL12 WRX registered?

NL12 WRX is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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