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BV12 NZX

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,332 mi
Last recorded90,332 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 NZX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 90,332 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc cover corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Light lens damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 90,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc cover corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Light lens damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 68,519 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 68,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 50,588 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 32,046 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 31,787 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 30,166 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 30,166 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 26,719 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 21,753 miles

Rear both rear tyres tread and sidewalls cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2016 12,331 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 5,140 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 4,735 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 NZX is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BV12 NZX, 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 NZX registered?

BV12 NZX is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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