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NV61 MTE

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,588 mi
Last recorded95,588 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 MTE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 95,588 miles

Coolant leak Header tank low

General corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 215.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn inner edge 215.50.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 215.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn inner edge 215.50.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 89,471 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 84,214 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 84,214 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 77,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 73,733 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 73,733 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 68,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit and heavy cracking - Borderline

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 May 2021 68,246 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit and heavy cracking - Borderline

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jun 2020 60,437 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,598 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 39,221 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 38,329 miles

Engine cover and undertray installed

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,107 miles

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

Offside front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Undertray and engine covers installed

Pass 17 Dec 2015 25,984 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 19,131 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 19,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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NV61 MTE is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue 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 NV61 MTE, 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 NV61 MTE registered?

NV61 MTE is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is NV61 MTE safe to buy?

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