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HG61 RZL

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,279 mi
Last recorded95,279 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 RZL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 95,279 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2mm), and worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2mm), and worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak from offside diff seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 11 Sep 2025 95,279 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2mm), and worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2mm), and worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak from offside diff seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2024 76,858 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm), and badly worn on inner edge. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak from offside diff seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension componants corroded.

Fail 19 Sep 2024 76,858 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm), and badly worn on inner edge. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak from offside diff seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension componants corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2023 57,217 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 57,212 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 50,778 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 41,038 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 31,560 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 25,686 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 22,837 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 22,837 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 20,109 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 20,109 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 157,880 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 10,598 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 6,315 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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HG61 RZL is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HG61 RZL, 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 HG61 RZL registered?

HG61 RZL is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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