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BK12 YBV

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,231 mi
Last recorded101,231 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 YBV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 101,231 miles

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))

Offside Rear tyre has light cracking around tread

Pass 6 Aug 2025 94,975 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 94,975 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 87,770 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking/perishing around inner/outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2023 80,892 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 80,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 72,296 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode from front to rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit in center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,045 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 54,094 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 54,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 44,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 36,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 30,803 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 21,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 16,771 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 16,548 miles

front tyres 2/3mm

Fail 14 Apr 2015 16,548 miles

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

front tyres 2/3mm

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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BK12 YBV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BK12 YBV, 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 BK12 YBV registered?

BK12 YBV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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