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SP62 OBK

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,032 mi
Last recorded135,032 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 OBK
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 135,032 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 135,032 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 127,347 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 123,616 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 123,616 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 118,979 miles

Coolant level below minimum mark within reservoir

Multiple rear exhaust heatshields insecure but unlikely to become fully detached

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn unevenly on inner shoulder with lower spots worn to approximately 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 118,977 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust bracket corroded (above rear axle / Sub-frame (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum mark within reservoir

Multiple rear exhaust heatshields insecure but unlikely to become fully detached

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn unevenly on inner shoulder with lower spots worn to approximately 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,398 miles

Coolant level close to minimum mark in reservoir

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on shoulders and central tread worn to approximately 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on shoulders and central tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear most heat shield slightly insecure but unlikley to become fully detached

Fail 3 Aug 2021 103,397 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket just after front flexi section corroded/ detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant level close to minimum mark in reservoir

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on shoulders and central tread worn to approximately 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

OSR caliper dust cover seems to have become from housing exposing the piston.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on shoulders and central tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear most heat shield slightly insecure but unlikley to become fully detached

Pass 11 Aug 2020 88,933 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 88,933 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower heatshield in very poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,207 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 72,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 55,258 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 49,956 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 44,807 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,805 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 36,608 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside gearbox driveshaft seal leaking oil

Pass 18 Aug 2015 36,608 miles

Offside gearbox driveshaft seal leaking oil

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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SP62 OBK is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SP62 OBK, 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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SP62 OBK is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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