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AJ12 VWE

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,315 mi
Last recorded76,315 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VWE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 76,315 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 76,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Aug 2024 67,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear across front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable. Also perished ()

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 60,580 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 58,228 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 55,019 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 50,114 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 42,807 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 42,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jul 2018 35,324 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,108 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 27,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Jul 2016 19,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre small cut outer sidewall

Fail 22 Jul 2016 19,562 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre small cut outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2015 12,624 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 VWE is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AJ12 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

AJ12 VWE is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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