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SM12 BVX

2012 Ford C-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,045 mi
Last recorded45,045 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 BVX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 45,045 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 42,201 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Mar 2025 42,201 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Mar 2024 40,745 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 39,043 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 37,526 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2022 37,526 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolant low

covers fitted

exhaust heatshields loose

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2021 35,520 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn back suspension arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 34,016 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear, also wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 31,326 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,508 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 25,508 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,259 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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SM12 BVX is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM12 BVX, 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 SM12 BVX registered?

SM12 BVX is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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