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CV12 BZO

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,384 mi
Last recorded123,384 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 BZO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 123,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated wet with fluid (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated wet with fluid (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 123,377 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated wet with fluid (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated wet with fluid (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 114,867 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 114,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50R17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 106,252 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 101,078 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 93,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 87,884 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 81,889 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 81,863 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 70,054 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to the tread wear indicator.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 56,842 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 56,842 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,248 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 35,352 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn On The Outside Slightly Deformed Low Tread

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

Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,696 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,734 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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CV12 BZO is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV12 BZO, 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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CV12 BZO is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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