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SB12 VBC

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,293 mi
Last recorded76,293 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 VBC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 76,293 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 76,293 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 67,355 miles

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 25 Oct 2023 61,222 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 55,807 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 55,807 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 55,431 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,718 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge and worn almost to wear bars

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Aug 2020 52,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge and worn almost to wear bars

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2019 48,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

the engine oil level cannot be accurately measured as the dipstick will no longer fit

Pass 28 Aug 2018 42,340 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre if punctured it cannot be repaired ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,333 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 36,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brakepads appear low

Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,023 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,811 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 24,798 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 VBC is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VBC, 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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SB12 VBC is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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