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BN61 YKW

2011 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,151 mi
Last recorded27,151 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford C-max63,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 27,151 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing, front exhaust bracken broken (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2024 18,569 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both affected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both affected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 9,818 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 1,657 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield lose

Pass 1 Nov 2021 34,977 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 34,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 24,959 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 24,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts pull right (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 9,316 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 9,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 40,910 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,437 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 36,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear tyres in poor condtion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,842 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 33,829 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner brake surfaces (3.5.1i)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,718 miles

both rear and o/s/front tyres low o/s/front tyre sidewall damiged

Pass 26 Sep 2014 26,983 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 YKW is a 2011 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

BN61 YKW is a 2011 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BN61 YKW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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