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S700 ALF

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests32 (28 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,238 mi
Last recorded94,238 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 ALF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

28 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 94,238 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2025 117,332 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 91,216 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front rear lower arm bush slight play

Rear both trailing arm front bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2024 115,681 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 84,067 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 114,187 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 76,715 miles

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

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

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 8 Jul 2022 70,132 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 112,757 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 111,138 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 111,089 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 63,586 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 109,892 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 60,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STEPPING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 107,672 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 107,672 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 55,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 105,295 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 101,109 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 42,474 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 42,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN UNEVEN (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 33,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE STEPPING BADLY

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 95,650 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 89,963 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 20,460 miles

FRONT tyres worn uneven

Pass 12 Feb 2015 18,714 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 May 2014 82,119 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,695 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,832 miles

unable to check rear seats/belts

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,628 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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S700 ALF is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S700 ALF, 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 S700 ALF registered?

S700 ALF is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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