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GV61 ACU

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,441 mi
Last recorded141,441 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 ACU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 141,441 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 132,474 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 126,974 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 120,779 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 107,286 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 93,911 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 84,091 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 84,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 68,431 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 54,735 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 54,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 41,653 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,692 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 24,664 miles

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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GV61 ACU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GV61 ACU, 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 GV61 ACU registered?

GV61 ACU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 4 February 2012.

Is GV61 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 ACU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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