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LP61 DYY

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,097 mi
Last recorded129,097 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 DYY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 129,097 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 129,097 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 116,038 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 141,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 112,035 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 112,027 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 95,272 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 91,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up on edges,worn on inner edge

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges,becoming low on tread

front wipers smearing screen

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 14 Jul 2020 91,043 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up on edges,worn on inner edge

coolant level low

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges,becoming low on tread

front wipers smearing screen

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 8 Feb 2019 83,217 miles

exhaust corroding

rear brake discs corroding

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2019 83,216 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroding

rear brake discs corroding

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 77,732 miles

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Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner-side (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 77,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner-side (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,523 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 53,705 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 53,705 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 42,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LP61 DYY 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 64.7%.

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 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 LP61 DYY, 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 LP61 DYY registered?

LP61 DYY is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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