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LO61 BVU

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,205 mi
Last recorded137,205 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 BVU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 137,205 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded on various places but not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Nov 2024 129,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 129,884 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 128,007 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 116,512 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 109,170 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 102,761 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 102,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 101,749 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 96,673 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,197 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 87,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 77,629 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 63,301 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 48,469 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 48,469 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 38,028 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen washer reservior cap missing

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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LO61 BVU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LO61 BVU, 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 LO61 BVU registered?

LO61 BVU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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