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DS61 FVR

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,593 mi
Last recorded103,593 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 FVR
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 103,593 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 98,308 miles

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

Heat shield insecure

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

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 94,097 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 86,636 miles

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2023 86,636 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2022 81,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge, Also slightly perished 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 75,020 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 69,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 95%worn and perished 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 80% worn and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 65,074 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,101 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 54,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 48,924 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 40,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads 1/2 worn

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

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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DS61 FVR is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DS61 FVR, 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 DS61 FVR registered?

DS61 FVR is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is DS61 FVR safe to buy?

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