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SM62 RKE

2012 Ford C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,831 mi
Last recorded91,831 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 RKE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 91,831 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 91,826 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 81,398 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges - 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges - 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2024 71,396 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 60,929 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 49,550 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 42,206 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 42,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 36,095 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2019 36,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 29,018 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 29,517 miles

Rear Tyres cracked/perished

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 19,289 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 10,484 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 10,045 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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SM62 RKE is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SM62 RKE, 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 SM62 RKE registered?

SM62 RKE is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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