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SM61 SGZ

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,791 mi
Last recorded86,791 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 SGZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 86,791 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 86,669 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 83,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 80,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 76,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 69,595 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2022 69,595 miles

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2021 62,823 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly split/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 60,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 53,080 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sound deadening material not fully secure All under car (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray, present at test.

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

Fail 28 May 2019 53,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sound deadening material not fully secure All under car (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray, present at test.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 43,452 miles

Engine cover & undertray, present at test. Heat shield/sound proofing, starting detach.

Fail 8 Jun 2018 43,450 miles

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

Engine cover & undertray, present at test. Heat shield/sound proofing, starting detach.

Pass 18 May 2017 31,456 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 31,456 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 21,185 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 9,472 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 8,825 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 8,825 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 SGZ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

SM61 SGZ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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