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SW05 SWW

2012 Ford C-max

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,899 mi
Last recorded87,899 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 SWW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 87,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi is slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear subframes have been covered in waxoyl

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing to outer shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 87,832 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlamps are too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted anti-rattle/retaining spring is missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both rear reflectors seem to have been tinted, not allowing enough red light to show back (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi is slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear subframes have been covered in waxoyl

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing to outer shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 84,937 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,621 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 72,917 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 65,467 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 61,294 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 57,569 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 57,569 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 53,687 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 44,840 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 33,975 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 23,502 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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SW05 SWW is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW05 SWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW05 SWW registered?

SW05 SWW is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is SW05 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 SWW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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