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SC12 XZE

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,165 mi
Last recorded101,165 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 XZE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 101,165 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2025 96,138 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 96,120 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 96,120 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 86,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,883 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 76,179 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,181 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 62,324 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,988 miles

Nearside Rear slightly perished

Fail 2 Jul 2015 48,874 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 48,874 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 XZE is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC12 XZE registered?

SC12 XZE is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is SC12 XZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC12 XZE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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