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BU62 ZCV

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,090 mi
Last recorded116,090 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 ZCV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 116,090 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 112,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly scored and slightly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 106,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 100,221 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 100,214 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 93,457 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 85,034 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,317 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 64,512 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 55,557 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 55,557 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,782 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 37,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,149 miles

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

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

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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BU62 ZCV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BU62 ZCV, 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 BU62 ZCV registered?

BU62 ZCV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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