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LO61 VYM

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,336 mi
Last recorded112,336 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 VYM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 112,336 miles

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

NSR and Central Rear passenger seats removed from vehicle

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 112,319 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Attachment snapped/sheared away leaving antiroll bar detached from linkage (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

NSR and Central Rear passenger seats removed from vehicle

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 95,586 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 95,584 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 85,490 miles

Nearside Front stone chip on screen

Pass 28 Sep 2023 77,500 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 77,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 68,429 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,760 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 58,760 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 46,870 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 42,596 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 42,596 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 33,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 22,717 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 21,045 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 18,503 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 14,789 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 14,789 miles

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

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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LO61 VYM is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black 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 LO61 VYM, 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 LO61 VYM registered?

LO61 VYM is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is LO61 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 VYM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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