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FG12 BAU

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,774 mi
Last recorded56,774 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 BAU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 56,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 56,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise replace (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 49,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 49,204 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 41,635 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 41,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 34,101 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 34,101 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 27,776 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 27,331 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 26,825 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 26,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 24,828 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 22,927 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,992 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 16,078 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 15,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn on both edges

osf tyre worn on both edges

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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FG12 BAU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG12 BAU, 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 FG12 BAU registered?

FG12 BAU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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