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FD61 BWU

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,296 mi
Last recorded89,296 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 BWU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 89,296 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 84,750 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 82,329 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 82,329 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 75,737 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 69,903 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 69,903 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 69,070 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 66,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,585 miles

Front tyres 215/50/17 worn on inner edges

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 44,484 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 32,036 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 32,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 215/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,106 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 21,425 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 20,589 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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FD61 BWU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FD61 BWU, 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

How do I check the history of FD61 BWU?

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What year was FD61 BWU registered?

FD61 BWU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is FD61 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 BWU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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