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BN61 BHE

2011 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,258 mi
Last recorded51,258 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford C-max63,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 BHE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 51,258 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 50,061 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 48,924 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 47,119 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 45,572 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 45,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 44,926 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 44,553 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 38,468 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 38,468 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 27,789 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 21,199 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 19,385 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 19,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre side wall slight deertation

Pass 1 Jun 2015 15,513 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 11,286 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt loose on tailgate shock aborber bracket.

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

offside front tyres has sidewall heavily scrubbed.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 11,286 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt loose on tailgate shock aborber bracket.

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

offside front tyres has sidewall heavily scrubbed.

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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BN61 BHE is a 2011 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN61 BHE, 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

How do I check the history of BN61 BHE?

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What year was BN61 BHE registered?

BN61 BHE is a 2011 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is BN61 BHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 BHE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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