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AJ12 VLX

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VLX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026

*** BOOT FULL ***

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

T P M S light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Feb 2026

*** BOOT FULL ***

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

T P M S light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025
Fail 20 Feb 2025

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Casing missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing In mirror casing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 53,831 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front getting low on edges 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 50,866 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 46,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 41,982 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 48,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 62,728 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,394 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 21,767 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 19,010 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,616 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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AJ12 VLX is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ12 VLX, 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 AJ12 VLX registered?

AJ12 VLX is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is AJ12 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 VLX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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