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BT12 VZO

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,088 mi
Last recorded132,088 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 VZO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 132,088 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 132,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 128,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 119,303 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 119,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 108,987 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 108,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 96,132 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 84,451 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 84,451 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 72,510 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 72,510 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 59,381 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 59,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 45,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has age related cracking

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,478 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,997 miles

Under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2015 15,865 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 15,865 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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BT12 VZO is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BT12 VZO, 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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BT12 VZO is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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