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MW61 VAU

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,505 mi
Last recorded36,505 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 VAU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 36,505 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 33,627 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 31,133 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 28,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 26,580 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 25,001 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 23,260 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 20,130 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 16,383 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Both rear tyres starting to perish on outer walls

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres on 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 13,123 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 10,655 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 7,677 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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MW61 VAU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MW61 VAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW61 VAU registered?

MW61 VAU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 February 2012.

Is MW61 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 VAU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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