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NX12 TLV

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,269 mi
Last recorded119,269 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 TLV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 119,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 3 Oct 2024 108,527 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 108,526 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Injector leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2023 101,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded in lower suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded in lower suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

compression leak from injector

Pass 29 Dec 2022 91,032 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 90,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 80,226 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 70,051 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 56,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 56,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,921 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,884 miles

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 20,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 9,143 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 8,643 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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NX12 TLV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NX12 TLV, 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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NX12 TLV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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