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NU12 SHV

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,596 mi
Last recorded68,596 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 SHV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 68,596 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 63,029 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 63,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 58,746 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 53,542 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 47,444 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 42,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 39,611 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 35,605 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 30,458 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,251 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,140 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 19,379 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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NU12 SHV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NU12 SHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU12 SHV registered?

NU12 SHV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is NU12 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU12 SHV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU12 SHV have outstanding finance?

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