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BL12 OBM

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,168 mi
Last recorded92,168 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 OBM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 92,168 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 9 Jan 2025 88,103 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 88,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 81,598 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 74,697 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 68,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wire strip in outer tread next to side wall ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 68,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front screen washers not working no fluid coming out of jets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wire strip in outer tread next to side wall ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 61,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 50,146 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 41,619 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant level low.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 30,206 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 18,419 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 7,658 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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BL12 OBM is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL12 OBM, 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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BL12 OBM is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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