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BG12 VVL

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,118 mi
Last recorded91,118 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VVL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 91,118 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 91,118 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 82,558 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 77,890 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 77,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 71,284 miles

Nearside Rear 215/50/17 cracking in treads

Fail 14 Jun 2023 71,282 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 215/50/17 cracking in treads

Pass 14 Jun 2022 64,315 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,120 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges 215/50/17, nearside worst

front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,248 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished 215/50/17

Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,078 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 45,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 37,368 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2018 37,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,186 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,199 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 14,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BG12 VVL is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG12 VVL, 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 BG12 VVL registered?

BG12 VVL is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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