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OE61 BDU

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,146 mi
Last recorded138,146 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE61 BDU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 138,146 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 129,354 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 121,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges and slight damage inner side wall 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges and slight damage inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 114,394 miles

n/s front tyre worn inner side wall to tread area 215/50/17

Fail 1 Nov 2022 114,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s front tyre worn inner side wall to tread area 215/50/17

Pass 3 Nov 2021 101,427 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 101,421 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 100,783 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 93,668 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 86,894 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 75,048 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyre tread slightly worn on inner edge

nearside front wheel bearing has slight roughness/noise when rotated

Pass 14 Dec 2016 62,918 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 37,518 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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OE61 BDU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 OE61 BDU, 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 OE61 BDU registered?

OE61 BDU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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