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SC12 VWV

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,898 mi
Last recorded75,898 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 VWV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 75,898 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 75,898 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 62,330 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 62,322 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 62,118 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 58,305 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 58,305 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Within 30cm of engine/ gearbox mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 52,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust shield under the fuel tank insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2023 52,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working central light only working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working central light only working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder totally bald cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders totally bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant low

exhaust shield under the fuel tank insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2022 45,227 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2022 45,227 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2021 39,496 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 34,336 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 27,765 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 19,659 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 15,654 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 15,654 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2016 10,432 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 6,517 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 5,883 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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SC12 VWV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SC12 VWV, 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 SC12 VWV registered?

SC12 VWV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is SC12 VWV safe to buy?

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