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SV12 JHE

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,419 mi
Last recorded91,419 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 JHE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 91,419 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 86,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2024 86,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2023 79,921 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2023 79,921 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2022 73,026 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 66,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 66,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,952 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 59,406 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 59,404 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust shields rattle

Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,607 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and full undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,514 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,773 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear. (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres feathering.emissions not detected.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 27,817 miles

child seats fitted.undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,365 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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SV12 JHE is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver 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 SV12 JHE, 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 SV12 JHE registered?

SV12 JHE is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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