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BG11 CLF

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

211,420 mi
Last recorded211,420 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 CLF
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 211,420 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 211,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 197,725 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 181,229 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 166,470 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 166,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2021 144,417 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 144,407 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 126,361 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, some test items not fully seen

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2- 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2- 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 126,257 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Spring clip broken and does not stay secure to housing (7.1.2 (d))

Engine covers and under trays fitted, some test items not fully seen

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2- 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2- 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Was on setting No2 ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 105,654 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 92,971 miles

tpms light on

Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,117 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 71,117 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 50,919 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 50,918 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 44,439 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 44,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 42,384 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,264 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 31,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BG11 CLF is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BG11 CLF, 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 BG11 CLF registered?

BG11 CLF is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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