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SO12 XVE

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,551 mi
Last recorded75,551 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 XVE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 75,551 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most components in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 75,517 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most components in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 71,006 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 70,991 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 70,976 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 65,532 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 65,396 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 58,694 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 58,694 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 53,538 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 49,850 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 44,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 39,251 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,389 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,433 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 24,235 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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SO12 XVE is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO12 XVE, 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 SO12 XVE registered?

SO12 XVE is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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