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VU12 YAV

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,109 mi
Last recorded81,109 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 YAV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 81,109 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 76,390 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 72,158 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 67,675 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 62,589 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 59,080 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,126 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,249 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,427 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,960 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four wheels have damage, rear tyres feathered, nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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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VU12 YAV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU12 YAV, 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 VU12 YAV registered?

VU12 YAV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is VU12 YAV safe to buy?

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