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SB12 MJF

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,872 mi
Last recorded79,872 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 MJF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 79,872 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 79,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 78,606 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 78,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 74,617 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 74,615 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 70,313 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,685 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 65,685 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 61,950 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 57,225 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 50,666 miles

offside front arm, rear bush starting to perish and split

Fail 10 Sep 2018 50,666 miles

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

both front tyre edges worn

both rear tyre treads starting to perish

offside front arm, rear bush starting to perish and split

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 11 Sep 2017 44,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 32,993 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 25,348 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 MJF is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

SB12 MJF is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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