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LV61 VWM

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,882 mi
Last recorded115,882 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 VWM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 115,882 miles

Front screen washers poor

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 109,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 109,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 105,524 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 100,183 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 100,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 100,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 79,644 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 66,733 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,973 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 21,301 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 19,126 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 19,126 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 15,073 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 12,523 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 9,847 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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LV61 VWM is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV61 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

LV61 VWM is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is LV61 VWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 VWM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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