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EA61 BYO

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,814 mi
Last recorded99,814 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 BYO
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 99,814 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 97,227 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,020 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 83,447 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 75,037 miles

centre heat shield loose

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

n/s/f front suspension arm rear bushes separating

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f front suspension arm rear bushes separating

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 28 Oct 2021 74,927 miles

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

centre heat shield loose

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

n/s/f front suspension arm rear bushes separating

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f front suspension arm rear bushes separating

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,919 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 63,417 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 57,689 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 57,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,389 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

offside front tyre balding on the inner edge

rear seats stowed

Pass 2 Jun 2017 47,168 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 45,253 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 45,253 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,811 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 31,156 miles

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 BYO is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 BYO, 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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What year was EA61 BYO registered?

EA61 BYO is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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The MOT history for EA61 BYO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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