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BN61 VGA

2011 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,809 mi
Last recorded129,809 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford C-max63,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 VGA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 129,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 126,615 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 122,404 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 122,403 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 117,813 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 117,812 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 112,261 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 112,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Large nail in inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 109,387 miles

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

O/S/F Headlight aim lower.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 102,515 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 102,515 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER GAITER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 93,739 miles

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

exhaust hanger corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 2 Aug 2018 93,739 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 8 Aug 2017 79,237 miles

Front tyres low on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2017 79,237 miles

Front tyres low on inner edge

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole (7.1.2)

covers and shields restricts viewing

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres inner shoulder wear and feathered in areas

Fail 9 Aug 2016 65,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt twisted (5.2.5b)

covers and shields restricts viewing

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres inner shoulder wear and feathered in areas

Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,774 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,274 miles

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 VGA is a 2011 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VGA, 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 BN61 VGA registered?

BN61 VGA is a 2011 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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