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SP12 ZZL

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,243 mi
Last recorded132,243 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 ZZL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 132,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

slight surface corrosion on various suspension

Pass 28 Oct 2024 117,904 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 117,903 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 100,576 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 86,319 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 84,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in treads bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre bald on edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 84,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in treads bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre bald on edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat sheilds loose ceter and rear

Pass 11 Mar 2021 79,708 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 75,438 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust heat shield loose

front and rear no plates faded

Fail 18 Mar 2020 75,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust heat shield loose

front and rear no plates faded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 64,138 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,255 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 53,252 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,894 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 43,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,497 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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SP12 ZZL is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SP12 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

SP12 ZZL is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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