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BV12 OFZ

2012 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,354 mi
Last recorded129,354 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OFZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 129,354 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 120,546 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 120,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 110,187 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 110,187 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 100,219 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 90,282 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 90,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 81,197 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 69,627 miles

N/s/r tyre sidewall cracking/perished

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

Oil leak requires investigation not excessive

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 69,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

N/s/r tyre sidewall cracking/perished

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

Oil leak requires investigation not excessive

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,887 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 44,184 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,704 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 32,704 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 21,065 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 19,236 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 OFZ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV12 OFZ registered?

BV12 OFZ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is BV12 OFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 OFZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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