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SW12 HUZ

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,241 mi
Last recorded121,241 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 HUZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 121,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 114,238 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 114,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 107,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 99,380 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 99,249 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 90,820 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 82,572 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 81,736 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 81,536 miles

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

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

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

front undertray is worn and hanging down

Fail 11 Feb 2020 81,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

front undertray is worn and hanging down

Pass 30 Jan 2019 71,373 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,909 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner treads

exhaust heat shield is insecure and resting on centre exhaust box.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 55,407 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 55,406 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

inner surface of front discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 46,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion and grooving on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2016 46,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion and grooving on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,310 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HUZ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HUZ, 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 HUZ registered?

SW12 HUZ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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The MOT history for SW12 HUZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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