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YP61 ZJZ

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,401 mi
Last recorded127,401 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 ZJZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 127,401 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 127,153 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturer's plate limit = 0.60 m/1. Average reading = 0.71 m/1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 111,370 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 102,420 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,112 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 90,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 85,687 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 85,687 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,680 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 83,680 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 76,440 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 76,440 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 71,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,201 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,719 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit & stepped on 2mm

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2016 56,719 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit & worn on edges on 3mm

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit & stepped on 2mm

chunk missing on nearside front side wall

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,830 miles

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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YP61 ZJZ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YP61 ZJZ, 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 YP61 ZJZ registered?

YP61 ZJZ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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