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SG12 UBC

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,710 mi
Last recorded28,710 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 UBC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 28,710 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2026 28,694 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 23,499 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 23,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Sub-frame likely to fail Front subframe heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 23,170 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and OSF -to brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms- rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 22,434 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 22,434 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 21,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 19,551 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 16,690 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 16,690 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 15,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 13,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked & perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 12,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 11,154 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 7,930 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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SG12 UBC is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG12 UBC, 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 SG12 UBC registered?

SG12 UBC is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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