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BG11 XMU

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,702 mi
Last recorded114,702 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 XMU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 114,702 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 114,702 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 95,360 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 95,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 90,176 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 90,176 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 90,039 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 90,039 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure damage and insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 81,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 75,890 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 70,318 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

under tray fitted so unable to see some components

Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,628 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 57,627 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,525 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 50,470 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge. 205/55r16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,517 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,670 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,392 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 20,803 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 20,803 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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BG11 XMU is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XMU, 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 XMU registered?

BG11 XMU is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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