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GK12 BSU

2012 Ford C-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,334 mi
Last recorded112,334 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 BSU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 112,334 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 112,334 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 89,652 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 73,714 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 67,021 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 60,484 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 56,320 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 50,886 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 43,029 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 43,029 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 31,908 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 19,575 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 11,664 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 5,952 miles

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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GK12 BSU is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK12 BSU, 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

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What year was GK12 BSU registered?

GK12 BSU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GK12 BSU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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