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BD12 VEA

2012 Ford C-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,414 mi
Last recorded76,414 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VEA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 76,414 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 76,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible serious damage to tailgate /light unit insecure and blocking reg plate /unable to be read from any distance/ obscured (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 71,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 71,250 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 67,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 54,486 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 48,209 miles

Front discs worn / lipped

Rear discs worn / lipped

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 48,208 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front discs worn / lipped

Rear discs worn / lipped

Pass 20 Mar 2021 41,366 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 35,740 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,443 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 27,416 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 23,549 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 19,852 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,027 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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BD12 VEA is a 2012 Ford C-max in White 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 BD12 VEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD12 VEA registered?

BD12 VEA is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is BD12 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 VEA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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