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EF61 HLX

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,001 mi
Last recorded129,001 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 HLX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 129,001 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 128,780 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 122,420 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 119,410 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 116,194 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 108,082 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 102,151 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 94,070 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,092 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 59,297 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 44,911 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 31,791 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 24,742 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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EF61 HLX is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 EF61 HLX, 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 EF61 HLX registered?

EF61 HLX is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is EF61 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 HLX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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