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BV12 YLJ

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,225 mi
Last recorded112,225 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 YLJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 112,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 May 2026 112,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 99,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 89,545 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 78,367 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 78,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,948 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side ( NSF&OSF ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 64,948 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached Side repeater lens missing,bulb and socket insecure (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side ( NSF&OSF ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 52,608 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 39,614 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired rubber seal (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 39,482 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired rubber seal (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 33,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake discs lip

Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,630 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 13,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.89 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.91 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 7,416 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 YLJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YLJ, 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 YLJ registered?

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

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