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WL12 EFS

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,389 mi
Last recorded87,389 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 EFS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 87,389 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 76,081 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 72,968 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 72,968 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 68,317 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 68,315 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 62,718 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 56,756 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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 8 Jul 2020 51,311 miles

both rear tyres perishing and worn

Fail 8 Jul 2020 51,311 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing and worn

Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,992 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2018 39,415 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,200 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 5 May 2015 13,976 miles

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

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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WL12 EFS is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL12 EFS, 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 WL12 EFS registered?

WL12 EFS is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is WL12 EFS safe to buy?

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