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AJ61 BGU

2012 Ford C-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,475 mi
Last recorded122,475 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BGU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 122,475 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 122,475 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))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 115,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 115,226 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to rear exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 108,142 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 93,562 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 93,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center and rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 10 Nov 2021 85,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,166 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,706 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 63,072 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 19 Nov 2018 63,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split 215 50 zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions too clean to register

Pass 8 Nov 2017 52,540 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 41,634 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 32,604 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 23,709 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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AJ61 BGU is a 2012 Ford C-max in White 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 AJ61 BGU, 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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AJ61 BGU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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