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BN11 VKA

2011 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,576 mi
Last recorded133,576 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford C-max63,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 VKA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 133,576 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 122,301 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 122,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 113,838 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Lens cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2023 113,838 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

coolant low

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

Nearside Rear Inner Lens cracked

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 103,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 103,892 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 93,821 miles

Nearside Rear seat not in use

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 93,821 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear seat not in use

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 85,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 82,778 miles

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

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

Reverse light switch has misting of oil

Pass 2 Jan 2019 73,885 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 67,178 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 58,948 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,477 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

reverse light switch leaking

Pass 7 May 2014 27,520 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 25,796 miles

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

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

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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BN11 VKA is a 2011 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN11 VKA, 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.

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What year was BN11 VKA registered?

BN11 VKA is a 2011 Ford C-max, first registered on 27 March 2011.

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