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GV61 HKY

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,652 mi
Last recorded183,652 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 HKY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 183,652 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 169,860 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread slightly stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear control arm bushes slightly de bonded inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 151,649 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake outer case (1.1.15 (a))

centre and rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 Dec 2023 151,531 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake outer case (1.1.15 (a))

centre and rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Nov 2022 134,167 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 134,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 120,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 120,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 109,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 90,324 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,216 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,578 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 53,265 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,818 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 40,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 27,665 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,665 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 24,665 miles

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

nearside rear wing and bumper damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2014 24,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear wing and bumper damaged

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 HKY is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HKY, 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 HKY registered?

GV61 HKY is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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