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RO12 NSF

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,386 mi
Last recorded136,386 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 NSF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 136,386 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 134,894 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 134,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 129,772 miles

Boot lid secured in closed position by straps. Able to open and inspect boot area.

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber split and leaking oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner driveshaft boot split and leaking grease, but still preventing dirt.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake showing little effort compared to NSR

Pass 21 Nov 2022 116,842 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight grease loss nearside inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 27 Nov 2021 104,994 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 104,993 miles

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

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

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

offside inner cv gaiter losing grease

Pass 7 Dec 2020 93,426 miles

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush split

Fail 7 Dec 2020 93,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush split

Pass 15 Feb 2020 87,345 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 64,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 64,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 52,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,418 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres featherd on inner shoulders

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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RO12 NSF is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO12 NSF, 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 RO12 NSF registered?

RO12 NSF is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is RO12 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 NSF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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