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SP12 TFJ

2012 Ford C-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,948 mi
Last recorded93,948 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 TFJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 93,948 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))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Sep 2024 88,092 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 82,886 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2022 78,757 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 78,757 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 69,977 miles

Central anti slip rubber missing on clutch pedle

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 62,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & very worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 56,555 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2018 46,496 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 37,024 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 27,462 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 18,203 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 7,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP12 TFJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in White 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 SP12 TFJ, 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 SP12 TFJ registered?

SP12 TFJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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