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BV61 PZF

2011 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,935 mi
Last recorded95,935 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford C-max63,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 PZF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 95,935 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 91,926 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 91,911 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 87,287 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 87,243 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 87,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,530 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 68,649 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,493 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 54,704 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 54,704 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 45,780 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 45,779 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 36,607 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 28,216 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 20,032 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 12,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres scubbed on outer sidewalls no cords or bulges.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 12,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres scubbed on outer sidewalls no cords or bulges.

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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BV61 PZF is a 2011 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV61 PZF, 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 BV61 PZF registered?

BV61 PZF is a 2011 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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