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BJ11 NLL

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,219 mi
Last recorded94,219 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 NLL
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 94,219 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 94,212 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 May 2025 88,600 miles

Heatshield loose

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

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

Fail 2 May 2025 88,594 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Coolant low

Heatshield loose

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 82,942 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 82,942 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 81,285 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 73,808 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 73,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 63,962 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear rear seats down unable to check seats or belts

Fail 30 Jun 2021 63,962 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear rear seats down unable to check seats or belts

Pass 21 Jul 2020 60,339 miles

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

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

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

heat shield in secure

rear seat in luggage compartment not checked due to object placed in

Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,664 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre very badly bald inner edge 205 55r16

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 48,443 miles

Offside Front thin on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,640 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 28 May 2016 35,450 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 25,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper blade split aero

Fail 22 Jun 2015 25,549 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper blade split aero

Pass 18 Mar 2014 14,478 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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BJ11 NLL is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ11 NLL, 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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BJ11 NLL is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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