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YS61 GJV

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,178 mi
Last recorded143,178 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 GJV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 143,178 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

central and rear heat shields are loose

coolant level is low

Pass 26 Feb 2025 124,685 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 124,658 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2024 106,181 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 88,043 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 88,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 71,563 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 73,530 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 62,610 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 54,881 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Rear roll bar corroded

Slight movement in rear wishbone bushes

Fail 26 Feb 2020 54,881 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Rear roll bar corroded

Slight movement in rear wishbone bushes

Pass 9 Jan 2019 42,494 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 42,343 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2017 37,566 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,891 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 28,750 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 22,437 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 22,437 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 GJV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,997cc 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 GJV, 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 GJV registered?

YS61 GJV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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