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BV12 OCX

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,589 mi
Last recorded88,589 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OCX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 88,589 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 82,871 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 82,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 77,084 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 71,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 66,602 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 66,602 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 59,132 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 55,750 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 50,730 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 50,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,450 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 33,250 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 33,242 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 25,634 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 17,180 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 15,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 OCX is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OCX, 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 OCX registered?

BV12 OCX is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is BV12 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 OCX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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