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GV12 BYL

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,470 mi
Last recorded93,470 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 BYL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 93,470 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 83,933 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 73,652 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 65,345 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 58,077 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 54,008 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 48,646 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,354 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 35,838 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 29,408 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 22,372 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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GV12 BYL is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GV12 BYL, 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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How do I check the history of GV12 BYL?

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What year was GV12 BYL registered?

GV12 BYL is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is GV12 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 BYL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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