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SM12 WWO

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,310 mi
Last recorded65,310 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 WWO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 65,310 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 65,309 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 61,014 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 54,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 54,277 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to brake pad issue - see brake pad fail comment (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted outer pad has separated from lining (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 44,412 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 44,280 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 44,172 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 43,973 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 42,579 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 40,284 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 37,931 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 36,140 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 33,626 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 33,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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 WWO is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM12 WWO, 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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SM12 WWO is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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