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ST12 TZN

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

72,746 mi
Last recorded72,746 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 TZN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 72,746 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT BOTH 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 72,746 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps REAR BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT BOTH 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 68,167 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 68,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 63,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 57,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 57,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 54,492 miles

Center exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame and associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 54,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint pinch bolt not long enough to reach adequate amount of threads (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached pinch bolt hanging out (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Center exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame and associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All four (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 43,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear 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))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 43,562 miles

Emissions not tested Due to lack of oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Wishbone bush is starting to determinate

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Front Window wiper is torn

Offside Front Wishbone bush is starting to determinate

Offside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage on inner sidewall

Fail 26 Jun 2017 30,475 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Wishbone bush is starting to determinate

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Front Window wiper is torn

Offside Front Wishbone bush is starting to determinate

Offside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,840 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 19,839 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

heat shield insecure

suggest tracking with new tyres due to uneven wear to

Pass 17 Jun 2015 9,285 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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ST12 TZN is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 ST12 TZN, 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 ST12 TZN registered?

ST12 TZN is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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