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BJ61 TXW

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,319 mi
Last recorded106,319 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 TXW
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 106,319 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 100,312 miles

Advise Handbrake Travel High

Fail 11 Nov 2024 100,312 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Advise Handbrake Travel High

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 94,300 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 88,094 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 82,210 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 82,210 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 76,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 72,016 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 72,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 62,904 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 52,583 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,178 miles

OSR tyre worn low on edge and cracking in sidewall

Fail 10 Oct 2016 42,178 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSR tyre worn low on edge and cracking in sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2015 31,117 miles

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2014 25,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres showing signs of age with cracking no cords or bulges showing.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 25,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres showing signs of age with cracking no cords or bulges showing.

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 TXW is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

BJ61 TXW is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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