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BG61 ZLX

2011 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,675 mi
Last recorded166,675 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford C-max63,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 ZLX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 166,675 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator mount corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2026 166,606 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator mount corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2025 157,856 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 151,397 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 151,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 142,730 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Jun 2022 141,562 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 141,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 137,778 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 137,757 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 131,594 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2019 125,005 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 124,996 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2018 116,159 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))

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 and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 116,155 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

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 and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,226 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,710 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 97,113 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 76,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BG61 ZLX is a 2011 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 63,784 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 BG61 ZLX, 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 15 years old, this Ford C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG61 ZLX registered?

BG61 ZLX is a 2011 Ford C-max, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is BG61 ZLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 ZLX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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