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YB61 VPU

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,053 mi
Last recorded90,053 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 VPU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 90,053 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Feb 2026 90,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Feb 2025 80,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

off side front inner cv boot pin hole

Fail 11 Feb 2025 80,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

off side front inner cv boot pin hole

Pass 9 Feb 2024 74,506 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 69,899 miles

both front brake discs poor condition on inside faces

off side rear brake pad starting to get low

Fail 13 Feb 2023 69,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front brake discs poor condition on inside faces

off side rear brake pad starting to get low

Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,481 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 63,481 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 60,886 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2020 58,627 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 54,902 miles

n/s front tyre close to wear bars

o/s rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 47,556 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 40,365 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 25,940 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 25,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 13,315 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 12,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YB61 VPU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YB61 VPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB61 VPU registered?

YB61 VPU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is YB61 VPU safe to buy?

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