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BV12 FYB

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,901 mi
Last recorded120,901 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 FYB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 120,901 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 120,901 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 116,445 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 116,216 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 112,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 106,286 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated and show movement

particulate filter insecure, fixings loose ,

Pass 23 May 2022 95,900 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2022 95,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 88,287 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Pass 25 Feb 2020 79,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,118 miles

CHILD SEATS IN THE REAR

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

OIL LEAKS

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Mar 2018 59,750 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,881 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 40,344 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,055 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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BV12 FYB is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BV12 FYB, 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 BV12 FYB registered?

BV12 FYB is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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