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SB61 VMV

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,662 mi
Last recorded51,662 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 VMV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 51,662 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 49,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 46,971 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 44,347 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 41,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 41,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 38,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 37,421 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 34,401 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 31,037 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 27,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm in places and bald on inner step tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 23,864 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 19,864 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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SB61 VMV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SB61 VMV, 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 SB61 VMV registered?

SB61 VMV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is SB61 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 VMV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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