2012 Ford C-MAX 2.0L Diesel · OV12 FSS
2012 Ford C-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 72,874 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV12 FSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 72,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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OV12 FSS Mileage History
- 25/07/202361,857 mi
- 15/07/202464,632 mi+2,775 mi
- 15/07/202464,632 mi
- 07/08/202572,874 mi+8,242 mi
- 07/08/202572,874 mi
Average of roughly 5,407 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV12 FSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford C-Max (OV12 FSS) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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