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BV12 OCA

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,090 mi
Last recorded97,090 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OCA
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 97,090 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 97,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 84,071 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 77,690 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S Inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 77,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S Inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 67,205 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 58,879 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 21 Jan 2021 54,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 47,747 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 41,155 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 36,647 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 32,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 32,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,115 miles

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 OCA is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Brown 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 Grand C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 69,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCA, 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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BV12 OCA is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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