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SW12 DHG

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,000 mi
Last recorded77,000 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 DHG
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 77,000 miles

Exhaust shield at fuel tank loose

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arm bushes splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 73,268 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front exhaust hanger corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2024 69,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s badly corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 67,294 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs inner faces poor (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 64,371 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 64,371 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,797 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 57,711 miles

Exhaust shield at fuel tank loose

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arm bushes splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 52,024 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 45,034 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 36,873 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 28,843 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,434 miles

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

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 DHG is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SW12 DHG, 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 DHG registered?

SW12 DHG is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is SW12 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 DHG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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