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BV12 ETX

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,541 mi
Last recorded129,541 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 ETX
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 129,541 miles

rear & center heat shields partly insecure,

Pass 11 Oct 2024 127,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

heat shield towards rear partly insecure,

Fail 30 Sep 2024 127,729 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides, (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

heat shield towards rear partly insecure,

Pass 18 Oct 2023 119,771 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 119,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 113,186 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged,

Fail 12 Oct 2022 113,186 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light lens damaged,

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 106,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light cluster damaged,

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 106,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear light cluster damaged,

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 101,688 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides, (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also minor damage to outer side wall, (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 95,351 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 85,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2017 76,477 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 76,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge, (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge, (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 67,512 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,687 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Ford Grand C-max?

Based on 431,851 MOT tests across 39,255 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
7,433
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
39,255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,835
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,694
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BV12 ETX is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Ford Grand C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 69,209 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 Grand C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,835 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 ETX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Grand C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Grand C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV12 ETX registered?

BV12 ETX is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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