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LV61 VKE

2012 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,357 mi
Last recorded87,357 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 VKE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 87,357 miles

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

engine covers & under trays. unable to check some components

Pass 19 Mar 2025 81,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 77,435 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 1 Mar 2024 77,435 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 17 Feb 2023 72,316 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2022 66,307 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 19 Feb 2021 60,441 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 56,826 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 50,080 miles

wipers smear slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/worn uneven inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/worn uneven inner edge (4.1.E.1)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Mar 2017 37,226 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,259 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,381 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 23,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LV61 VKE is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV61 VKE, 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 LV61 VKE registered?

LV61 VKE is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is LV61 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 VKE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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