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SH12 OVC

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,577 mi
Last recorded85,577 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 OVC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 85,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 85,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop link missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 82,226 miles

Offside Rear slight damage

Fail 10 Oct 2024 82,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear slight damage

Pass 12 Oct 2023 78,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear slight damage at rear

Fail 12 Oct 2023 78,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight damage at rear

Pass 11 Oct 2022 74,648 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 74,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slightly lower efficiency

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 71,353 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 71,353 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket at front flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner tyre wall worn thin and cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,343 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 63,340 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 59,857 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,765 miles

two front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2016 44,696 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 44,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SH12 OVC is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH12 OVC, 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 SH12 OVC registered?

SH12 OVC is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is SH12 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 OVC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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