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LV61 XUM

2012 Ford C-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,300 mi
Last recorded105,300 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 XUM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 105,300 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 96,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 88,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 79,347 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Upper heat shield loose

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 79,339 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Upper heat shield loose

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 70,341 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 60,204 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 60,174 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm l and r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 50,664 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 46,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes perishing/ split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm bushes perishing /split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 46,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords just showing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes perishing/ split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm bushes perishing /split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 41,360 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 35,463 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 29,982 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 24,262 miles

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

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

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 XUM is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

LV61 XUM is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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