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EF61 KLJ

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,341 mi
Last recorded100,341 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 KLJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 100,341 miles

Front headlamps misted slightly on lenes

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 95,504 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 89,266 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 83,305 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 83,157 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,702 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 73,995 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 68,933 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight cracking to tread areas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 61,801 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 53,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,787 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 34,595 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 24,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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 KLJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black 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 EF61 KLJ, 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 KLJ registered?

EF61 KLJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is EF61 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 KLJ 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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