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YS61 DME

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,730 mi
Last recorded109,730 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 DME
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 109,730 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 109,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear also edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 102,420 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 102,420 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 8 Sep 2023 92,779 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 91,729 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 91,727 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 80,332 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 80,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 72,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from windscreen and dash display ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split but preventing dirt ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked, perished, worn on edges and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 72,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from windscreen and dash display ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split but preventing dirt ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked, perished, worn on edges and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tire pressure adjusted and light reset (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 70,896 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 63,609 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 55,503 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 47,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,806 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack

both rear tyres close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 25 Feb 2015 32,840 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 32,839 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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YS61 DME is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue 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 YS61 DME, 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 YS61 DME registered?

YS61 DME is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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