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BN61 VCU

2011 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

113,358 mi
Last recorded113,358 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford C-max63,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 VCU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 113,358 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 105,402 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 2155516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 98,121 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 98,119 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 90,158 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 80,184 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 70,762 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to peel.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 61,941 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 51,296 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,655 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 30,350 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracks in treads

Offside Front windscreen wiper slight smearing

Offside Rear tyre slight cracks in treads

Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,552 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 16,630 miles

Nearside Front 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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BN61 VCU is a 2011 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCU, 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

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What year was BN61 VCU registered?

BN61 VCU is a 2011 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BN61 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 VCU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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