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YS61 VMJ

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,193 mi
Last recorded130,193 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 130,193 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray insecure

Pass 29 May 2025 129,493 miles

2 front tres wearing on inner edges slight

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2024 128,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 127,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 127,704 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 126,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 125,033 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 121,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged driven on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shields loose

Fail 7 Sep 2020 121,379 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged driven on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shields loose

Pass 4 May 2019 118,934 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 118,934 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 108,022 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,193 miles

brakes require further inspection

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs pitted

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,483 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 84,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YS61 VMJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMJ, 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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YS61 VMJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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