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S88 GBS

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,906 mi
Last recorded90,906 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 GBS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 90,906 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector defective and damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn on inner edge and cut in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm suspension arm rear bushes perishing/unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 9 Oct 2024 86,338 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs lightly corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slightly damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 9 Oct 2024 86,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs lightly corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slightly damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,021 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 74,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing out of shape.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 67,232 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs lightly corroding/pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes lightly perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 60,109 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and getting close to cords.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,887 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 45,221 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 36,511 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,045 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,708 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 13,544 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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S88 GBS is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S88 GBS, 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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S88 GBS is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is S88 GBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 GBS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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