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BN12 ULV

2012 Ford C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,934 mi
Last recorded90,934 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 ULV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 90,934 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 89,937 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 89,937 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 89,733 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 89,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD LOW.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 82,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER EDGE, CRACKED AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE, CRACKED AND PERISHED, SIGNS OF RUN FLAT DAMAGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 82,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER EDGE, CRACKED AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE, CRACKED AND PERISHED, SIGNS OF RUN FLAT DAMAGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 74,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIGNS OF RUNFLAT DAMAGE.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 74,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIGNS OF RUNFLAT DAMAGE.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 65,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS AND BALD INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS AND BALD INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 57,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 46,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 46,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 37,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 26,531 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW AND PERISHED.

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY LOW INNER EDGE.

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,505 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 17,764 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 17,764 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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BN12 ULV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN12 ULV, 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 BN12 ULV registered?

BN12 ULV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is BN12 ULV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 ULV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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