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WK12 VEF

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,573 mi
Last recorded135,573 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 VEF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 135,573 miles

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 27 Mar 2024 125,714 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 125,703 miles

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 119,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 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))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 119,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 102,646 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 90,682 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 86,763 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip sweep area (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover, under tray, under shields

smoke check clean

Fail 16 Mar 2020 86,763 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip sweep area (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover, under tray, under shields

smoke check clean

Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,367 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside and treads cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip sweep area (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray

smoke check clean

tyre sealant expired

Pass 19 Mar 2018 56,881 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside approx 60% worn and offside approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and under tray

nearside front tyre tread low and outer wall damaged

offside front tyre outer wall perishing

smoke check clean

tyre sealant expired

Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,953 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,474 miles

emissions to clean to test

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 29,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover fitted

service light on

undertray fitted

emissions to clean to test

Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,709 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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WK12 VEF is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WK12 VEF, 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 WK12 VEF registered?

WK12 VEF is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is WK12 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK12 VEF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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