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SB12 FFZ

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,635 mi
Last recorded129,635 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 FFZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 129,635 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 111,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 111,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 99,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 99,750 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 93,451 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 73,749 miles

Offside Front drivers plastic trim damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 73,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front drivers plastic trim damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 67,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 60,507 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 60,474 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 50,573 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 49,109 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 45,412 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 45,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner shoulders bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 39,438 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 39,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 32,805 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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SB12 FFZ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB12 FFZ, 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 SB12 FFZ registered?

SB12 FFZ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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