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SV12 ZFC

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

118,441 mi
Last recorded118,441 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 ZFC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 118,441 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL MORE THAN NORMAL

UNDERBODY CORR0SION. PANELS. REAR SUBFRAME AND PARTS

Fail 22 Jul 2026 118,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OTHER COMPONANTS MAY SHOW FAULTS AFTER REPAIRS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE. REAR BRAKE PIPES SWOLLEN. REAR AXLE, SUSPENSION ARMS, BRAKES & SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN. CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER. ENGINE NOISY, OIL ADDED 1.5Ltrs

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened EXTENSIVE CORROSION, HEAVLY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened EXTENSIVE CORROSION, HEAVLY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 109,551 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES. BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 109,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

OIL LEVEL LOW. BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES. BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 100,549 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 100,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND OFFSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 92,458 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 92,458 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,880 miles

2Lts ENGINE OIL ADDED

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 84,880 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

2Lts ENGINE OIL ADDED. O/S/R PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 76,909 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 76,909 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 69,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 61,704 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 61,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

WIPERS NOT TESTED

Pass 22 May 2018 49,388 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

several areas of damage around body work

Fail 22 May 2018 49,388 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

several areas of damage around body work

Pass 8 May 2017 40,408 miles

both rear tyres worn soft and have screws in them

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

some damage around body

two child seats fitted

Fail 8 May 2017 40,408 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken and showing white light (1.3.2e)

both rear tyres worn soft and have screws in them

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

some damage around body

two child seats fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 31,258 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 31,258 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 22,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 20,164 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 ZFC is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ZFC, 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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SV12 ZFC is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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