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PE12 JBV

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,623 mi
Last recorded82,623 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 JBV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 82,623 miles

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))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 78,995 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 75,686 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 71,532 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and covid mask (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 71,532 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and covid mask (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 68,196 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 68,196 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 64,529 miles

low tyre presure monitor on (tyre presures reset)

Pass 17 Feb 2020 61,277 miles

could not pick up blip test for smoke test reading too low

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2020 61,277 miles

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

could not pick up blip test for smoke test reading too low

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

sticker removed from n/s swept area of windscreen more than 40mm

Pass 12 Feb 2019 56,997 miles

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,833 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 45,472 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 45,472 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres inner walls (4.1.D.1a)

mirror hangers + sat nav holder more than 40mm in drives view area (removed)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

plastic sill covers obscuring view

Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,366 miles

plastic sill covers + cover under front of vehicle fitted obscuring view

smoke test carried out (reading not high enough to register)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,661 miles

plastic sill covers fitted preventing view for inspection.

sat nav holder more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed).

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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PE12 JBV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE12 JBV, 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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PE12 JBV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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