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BV12 LFX

2012 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,030 mi
Last recorded102,030 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LFX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 102,030 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Mar 2026 102,021 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2025 96,718 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Feb 2025 96,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 91,680 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 91,680 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 86,747 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Feb 2023 86,747 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 81,812 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 78,609 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 77,210 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,249 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Feb 2019 70,249 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 63,101 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Feb 2018 63,101 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,686 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 26,478 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 24,097 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 LFX is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LFX, 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 LFX registered?

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

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