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WL61 GWF

2012 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,832 mi
Last recorded134,832 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 GWF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 134,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 134,832 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 119,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 113,107 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged and held together with tape

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 113,105 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing door mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper damaged and held together with tape

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 103,527 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 95,208 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 95,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front suspension lower wish-bone (rear face ) bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror outer cover damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 81,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower arm (rear facing) bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscren has a stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 81,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower arm (rear facing) bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscren has a stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 75,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (rear facing) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 75,000 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (rear facing) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn low (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (strong advice) both front brake discs badly score+pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,872 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jan 2016 50,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

body sill covers fitted

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2015 37,837 miles

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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WL61 GWF is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 WL61 GWF, 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 WL61 GWF registered?

WL61 GWF is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 4 February 2012.

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