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EA61 BWJ

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

222,103 mi
Last recorded222,103 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 BWJ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 222,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 203,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 203,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 190,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in tread and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 175,395 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 160,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 146,033 miles

both sides rear tyres worn on inside edge

nearside front tyre worn on outside edges

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Jun 2021 146,032 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both sides rear tyres worn on inside edge

nearside front tyre worn on outside edges

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2020 133,786 miles

Both front inner cv boots slightly deteriorated, still preventing the ingress of dirt

Front suspension arm rear bushes(both) deteriorated but not likely to become detached

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 30 Jun 2020 133,786 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel pipe under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner cv boots slightly deteriorated, still preventing the ingress of dirt

Front suspension arm rear bushes(both) deteriorated but not likely to become detached

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 19 Jun 2019 118,082 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 101,454 miles

undertrays fitted impeding inspection of some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,985 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 76,845 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 60,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,807 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Grand C-max?

Based on 431,851 MOT tests across 39,255 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
7,433
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
39,255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,835
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,694
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EA61 BWJ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Ford Grand C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 72,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Grand C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,835 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA61 BWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Grand C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Grand C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA61 BWJ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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