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OE61 BFV

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,825 mi
Last recorded86,825 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE61 BFV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 86,825 miles

Front tyres worn inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & perished in tread area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft boot has a slight weep of grease

Fail 18 Sep 2026 86,825 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road chip in zone A more than 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front tyres worn inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & perished in tread area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft boot has a slight weep of grease

Pass 16 Sep 2025 84,477 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot has a slight weep of grease

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 80,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 80,922 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated plus noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 78,456 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 74,779 miles

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot has slight weep of grease

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 74,779 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot has slight weep of grease

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 71,783 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 68,712 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 68,691 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 64,518 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 64,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 60,901 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,857 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 54,533 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 50,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 42,831 miles

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How Reliable is the Ford Grand C-max?

Based on 431,851 MOT tests across 39,255 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
7,433
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
39,255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,835
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,694
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OE61 BFV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford Grand C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 69,209 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 Grand C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,835 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE61 BFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Grand C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Grand C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE61 BFV registered?

OE61 BFV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is OE61 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE61 BFV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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