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BD12 ZVS

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,762 mi
Last recorded178,762 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 ZVS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 178,762 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 177,522 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINING THE REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 176,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 176,506 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 171,813 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 156,706 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 156,706 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 140,588 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 140,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 134,840 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 123,227 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 123,227 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 93,601 miles

Offside Front brake squealing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 75,761 miles

offsde rear ,noise when wheel rotated possibly stone trapped

offside front brake sqealing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,415 miles

rear brake pads worn down

Fail 19 Jun 2015 58,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear brake pads worn down

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 ZVS is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD12 ZVS, 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 BD12 ZVS registered?

BD12 ZVS is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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