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SA12 WVU

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,212 mi
Last recorded147,212 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 WVU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2024 147,212 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Heat shield loose.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 139,484 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 130,781 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 120,518 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 120,518 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 113,492 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 107,607 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 107,607 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 97,472 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,215 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear [scalloping] on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre has inner shoulder wear

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,914 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 74,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,626 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,302 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

recommend front wipers.

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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SA12 WVU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA12 WVU, 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 SA12 WVU registered?

SA12 WVU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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