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SW12 BRX

2012 Ford C-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,816 mi
Last recorded71,816 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 BRX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 71,816 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Sub frame excessively corroded with in 30 cm of steering component . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers fitted upper and lower not allowing full inspection of some testable items .

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded strongly advise . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box blowing . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 69,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Engine bed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 69,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Engine bed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 65,039 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 65,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 58,694 miles

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))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 58,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 50,237 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 42,945 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 42,941 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 35,938 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 26,958 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 19,783 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 19,782 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 16,663 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 14,929 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 14,057 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 14,054 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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SW12 BRX is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SW12 BRX, 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 SW12 BRX registered?

SW12 BRX is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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