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BD61 YDR

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

249,947 mi
Last recorded249,947 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 YDR
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 249,947 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 249,947 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 243,504 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 243,504 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 229,430 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 229,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 211,344 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 196,676 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 179,756 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 179,755 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 162,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 162,309 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 147,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 147,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 129,679 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 113,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 98,395 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Grand C-max?

Based on 431,851 MOT tests across 39,255 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
7,433
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
39,255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,835
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,694
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BD61 YDR is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2011 Ford Grand C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 72,398 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 Grand C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,835 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD61 YDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Grand C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Grand C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD61 YDR registered?

BD61 YDR is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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