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BN12 UZB

2012 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,185 mi
Last recorded129,185 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UZB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 129,185 miles

exhaust heat shields insecure

steering rack noisy

Pass 21 Jan 2025 124,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 117,219 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 117,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 112,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished 215/55/16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 112,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 and perished 215/55/16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 105,149 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 98,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 98,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 88,912 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 74,423 miles

Coolant level low

Engine covers fitted

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 57,586 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 39,638 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 15 Dec 2015 22,751 miles

item removed from drivers view

nail in o/s/f tyre

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 19,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UZB is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UZB, 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 UZB registered?

BN12 UZB is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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