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BJ61 LRE

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,839 mi
Last recorded96,839 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 LRE
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 96,839 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 93,845 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 93,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 91,533 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 91,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 86,735 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 86,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,570 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 77,020 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 68,773 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,246 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 55,375 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,003 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 51,003 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,838 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 37,827 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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BJ61 LRE is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ61 LRE, 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 BJ61 LRE registered?

BJ61 LRE is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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