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SM12 AFU

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,272 mi
Last recorded70,272 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 AFU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 70,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 65,497 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 65,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 62,205 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 59,756 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 58,541 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 57,291 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 56,469 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 52,652 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 46,370 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 41,380 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 31,495 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 17,034 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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SM12 AFU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SM12 AFU, 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 SM12 AFU registered?

SM12 AFU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is SM12 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 AFU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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