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SM61 PNF

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,217 mi
Last recorded86,217 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 PNF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 86,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are slightly worn /pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes in both front suspension arms are starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs are slightly worn /pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on both rear brake hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heat shields are starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Aug 2026 86,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are slightly worn /pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes in both front suspension arms are starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs are slightly worn /pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on both rear brake hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heat shields are starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Aug 2025 84,557 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 82,210 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on both rear brake hoses are corroding and rubber ferrule covers are deteriorating (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes in both front arms are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 78,997 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hose outer protection deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 78,997 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hose outer protection deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 75,248 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 73,135 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 73,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 62,654 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,695 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 43,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 43,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,066 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 21,025 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 19,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SM61 PNF is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 SM61 PNF, 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 SM61 PNF registered?

SM61 PNF is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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The MOT history for SM61 PNF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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