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PJ61 LZB

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,501 mi
Last recorded153,501 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 LZB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 153,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside number lamp lens missing

oil leaks

slight play nearside front track rod

too clean to start smoke check

Fail 11 Feb 2026 153,499 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn and has a bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

offside number lamp lens missing

oil leaks

slight play nearside front track rod

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 11 Feb 2025 147,860 miles

Front Both tyres wearing inner edge.

Nearside Front Very slight play in steering track rod??

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

Offside Rear Brakes bind very slightly.

Various suspension bushes perished/de-bonding.

Fail 11 Feb 2025 147,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Both tyres wearing inner edge.

Nearside Front Very slight play in steering track rod??

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

Offside Rear Brakes bind very slightly.

Various suspension bushes perished/de-bonding.

Pass 15 Feb 2024 141,205 miles

Engine oil leaks, undercover soaked in oil and hanging down.

Nearside Front Very slight play n/s front steering?

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

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft CV boot perished/cracked. Still grease tight.

Rear Brake pads getting low and discs in poor condition.

Pass 17 Feb 2023 132,471 miles

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

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

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

engine oil close to min

nearside front steering track rod has slight play

oil change lamp on

oil leaks

Pass 20 Jan 2022 123,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs corroded on faces

offside reverse lamp not working when presented

too clean to start smoke check

very slight play nearside front steering track rod

Fail 20 Jan 2022 123,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs corroded on faces

offside reverse lamp not working when presented

too clean to start smoke check

very slight play nearside front steering track rod

Pass 18 Feb 2021 116,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape\stepping

offside reverse lamp not working

oil leak

slight play in nearside front steering track rod

too clean to start smoke check

Fail 18 Feb 2021 116,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape\stepping

offside reverse lamp not working

oil leak

slight play in nearside front steering track rod

too clean to start smoke check

Fail 3 Feb 2021 116,776 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 106,266 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 92,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,242 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 63,398 miles

Front and rear brake pads 70% or more worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 49,017 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 35,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 35,656 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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PJ61 LZB is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ61 LZB, 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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PJ61 LZB is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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