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AJ61 GSU

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,717 mi
Last recorded126,717 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 GSU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 126,717 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 126,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 118,495 miles

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

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

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

lower radiator support corroded

signs of diesel leak

Fail 19 Nov 2024 118,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

lower radiator support corroded

signs of diesel leak

Fail 15 Oct 2024 118,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut to cords inneredge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

radiator support beam corroded and loose

signs of weep on injector

Pass 23 Oct 2023 109,861 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 108,318 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 104,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 100,965 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 97,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 97,670 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped

Offside Rear Tyre stepped

Fail 8 Mar 2018 89,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre stepped

Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,191 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,171 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 19,416 miles

both front tyres low

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 GSU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GSU, 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 AJ61 GSU registered?

AJ61 GSU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is AJ61 GSU safe to buy?

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