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GX61 PLJ

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,205 mi
Last recorded97,205 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 PLJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 97,205 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 92,373 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 88,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 80,071 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 79,926 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 72,231 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 66,601 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 63,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/r17 95w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 57,492 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 48,617 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 41,916 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 34,492 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 29,945 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

rear number plate deterioated

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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GX61 PLJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 GX61 PLJ, 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 GX61 PLJ registered?

GX61 PLJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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