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GY61 LHV

2012 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,648 mi
Last recorded121,648 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 LHV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 121,648 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 121,648 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 112,244 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 104,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 104,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 96,496 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 96,493 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 88,328 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s & n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also worn both inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 80,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 80,611 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner 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 Both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,711 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 76,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,899 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread distortion

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 41,945 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 41,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 28,989 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 16,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 16,015 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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GY61 LHV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GY61 LHV, 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 GY61 LHV registered?

GY61 LHV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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