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FG12 BAV

2012 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,736 mi
Last recorded110,736 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 BAV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 110,736 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 110,736 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge tread to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2025 105,536 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 105,532 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 100,011 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 91,157 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and healt sheild refixed above (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,830 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,542 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,153 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 66,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,345 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 45,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt child seat fitted

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 35,180 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 25,240 miles

Evidence of engine oil leak

Evidence of gearbox oil leak

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,240 miles

Evidence of engine oil leak

Evidence of gearbox oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BAV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,997cc 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 FG12 BAV, 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 BAV registered?

FG12 BAV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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