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RF12 VDC

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,723 mi
Last recorded128,723 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 VDC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 128,723 miles

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

Front Lower radiator support corroded excessively but secure

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear boot slightly damaged

Rear general corrosion on rear

Pass 13 Jun 2024 121,192 miles

CENTRE AND REAR HEATSHIELDS LOOSE

FRONT RADIATOR/INTERCOOLER BRACKET HEAVILY CORRODED AND LOOSE (BEEN CABLETIED)

NEARSIDE REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 121,188 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR CASING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick JUST STARTING TO TOUCH DISC (OFFSIDE ALMOST NEW?) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CENTRE AND REAR HEATSHIELDS LOOSE

FRONT RADIATOR/INTERCOOLER BRACKET HEAVILY CORRODED AND LOOSE (BEEN CABLETIED)

NEARSIDE REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator insecure MIRROR (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 109,027 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 109,027 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror case (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 97,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 88,603 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 88,603 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror case (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 75,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective spliting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective spliting (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 66,988 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 54,320 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,374 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,634 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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RF12 VDC is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RF12 VDC, 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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RF12 VDC is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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