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MW61 AYV

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,923 mi
Last recorded97,923 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 AYV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 97,923 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 97,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter housing loose rattling around and resting on top of the alternator (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached engine tray hanging down bolts missing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Undertray likely to become detached exhaust heat shield loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 89,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 89,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 82,113 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 74,271 miles

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (exhaust back box blowing) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (wiper worn) (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 66,371 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 66,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 59,039 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 49,406 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2018 39,693 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,526 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 26,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 17,774 miles

Two child seats fitted to outer rear seats preventing full access of both adult belts

Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,856 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 12,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MW61 AYV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MW61 AYV, 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 MW61 AYV registered?

MW61 AYV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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