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DS61 TKZ

2012 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,230 mi
Last recorded106,230 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 TKZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 106,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 106,230 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 98,147 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 86,449 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 75,923 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 65,774 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 54,841 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 46,763 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 34,834 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 34,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 23,861 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 15,217 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 13,617 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 13,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 10,597 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 8,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TKZ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS61 TKZ registered?

DS61 TKZ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is DS61 TKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 TKZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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