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S3 VHC

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,216 mi
Last recorded47,216 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 VHC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2025 47,216 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 43,797 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 42,322 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 38,063 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 34,928 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 31,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 28,977 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2018 25,750 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,627 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 17,512 miles

Front both tyre treads getting low

Pass 28 Jul 2015 14,111 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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S3 VHC is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 S3 VHC, 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 S3 VHC registered?

S3 VHC is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is S3 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 VHC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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