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SM61 VYY

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,522 mi
Last recorded133,522 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VYY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 133,522 miles

Front Undertray in poor condition

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Various oil leak but not excessive

Pass 13 Mar 2024 120,070 miles

Front brake discs lipped and wearing low

Nearside front inner cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

Undertray damaged and in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2023 110,121 miles

All discs corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 108,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 100,317 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 100,317 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 91,688 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 91,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,038 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 71,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,919 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 50,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,730 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 35,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 VYY is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VYY, 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 VYY registered?

SM61 VYY is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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