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RA12 VAD

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,529 mi
Last recorded134,529 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 VAD
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 134,529 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 118,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight panel damaged rear quarter

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

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2023 101,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 97,994 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 94,018 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 90,773 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 81,372 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,339 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 68,986 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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RA12 VAD is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RA12 VAD, 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 RA12 VAD registered?

RA12 VAD is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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