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BN61 VWA

2011 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,769 mi
Last recorded101,769 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford C-max63,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 101,769 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 95,527 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 88,053 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 86,648 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 80,512 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2020 72,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 65,127 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,972 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 55,972 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,678 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 47,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,312 miles

drip tray fitted

sill covers fitted

unable to check n/s/r seat or belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2016 41,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

drip tray fitted

sill covers fitted

unable to check n/s/r seat or belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2014 28,169 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 VWA is a 2011 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWA, 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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BN61 VWA is a 2011 Ford C-max, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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