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RNZ 5451

2012 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,463 mi
Last recorded110,463 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 5451
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 110,463 miles

Front Exhaust mount broken

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 105,098 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 97,294 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,200 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside/offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shields loose x2

Fail 21 Sep 2023 96,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside/offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint bolts fouling on hub, but only when vehicle is raised. Strongly advise rectifying.

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shields loose x2

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside - Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,018 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside - Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 78,018 miles

Front Position lamp not working Nearside & Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside - Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,599 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 71,599 miles

Central Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,616 miles

Central Exhaust Heat Shield Loose But Not Likely To Fall Off

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,049 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 55,149 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres, 215/55/R16, Dot code 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 55,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres, 215/55/R16, Dot code 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,573 miles

all tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,012 miles

Child seat fitted obstructing full check of adult belt.

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wiper smearing

Pass 21 Jul 2015 13,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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RNZ 5451 is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RNZ 5451, 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 RNZ 5451 registered?

RNZ 5451 is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is RNZ 5451 safe to buy?

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