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LR61 VEK

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,739 mi
Last recorded126,739 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 VEK
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 126,739 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 126,668 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & discs worn and corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 111,992 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 87,207 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 74,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 74,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 61,289 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 61,287 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators faded white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 53,267 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 41,576 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect gearbox offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are on tread wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2019 41,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern, suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below limit, offside has cords / wires showing inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect gearbox offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are on tread wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 29,313 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 19,805 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 8,899 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 8,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 5,954 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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LR61 VEK is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR61 VEK, 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 LR61 VEK registered?

LR61 VEK is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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