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RV61 BWZ

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,859 mi
Last recorded91,859 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 BWZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 91,859 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 81,166 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 81,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 70,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge and at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 70,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge and at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 60,869 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 54,262 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 51,692 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 51,692 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 47,760 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 43,328 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 38,695 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 38,695 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,339 miles

both front tyres 2mm tread

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Jan 2015 21,521 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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RV61 BWZ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown 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 RV61 BWZ, 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 RV61 BWZ registered?

RV61 BWZ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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