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SG12 ZHW

2012 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,705 mi
Last recorded99,705 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 ZHW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 99,705 miles

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

heatshield insecure

Fail 14 May 2025 99,684 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 6 May 2024 79,942 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 79,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 67,016 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 53,039 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 14 May 2021 42,765 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 42,765 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 33,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,743 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 27,352 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,201 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,752 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 13,187 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 ZHW is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZHW, 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 SG12 ZHW registered?

SG12 ZHW is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is SG12 ZHW safe to buy?

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