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SO61 BPF

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,730 mi
Last recorded77,730 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 BPF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 77,730 miles

General surface corrosion on rear subframe

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 74,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 70,817 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 66,611 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 61,472 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 59,631 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 51,423 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,770 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 44,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly cracked & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre distorted on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,629 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline, advise replacement (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre cracked & perished on sidewall

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 31,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline, advise replacement (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre cracked & perished on sidewall

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015 24,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wipers slightly smeering screen

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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SO61 BPF is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc 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 SO61 BPF, 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 SO61 BPF registered?

SO61 BPF is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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