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YL61 NKS

2012 Ford C-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,480 mi
Last recorded94,480 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL61 NKS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 94,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 89,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 89,683 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 85,234 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 79,119 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 79,119 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 73,233 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 17 Mar 2021 68,765 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,062 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,884 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 56,904 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,778 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,636 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,371 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,562 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 40,562 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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YL61 NKS is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL61 NKS, 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 YL61 NKS registered?

YL61 NKS is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 February 2012.

Is YL61 NKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL61 NKS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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