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EA61 USS

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,737 mi
Last recorded129,737 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 USS
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 129,737 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 117,618 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to see clearly due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 117,617 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to see clearly due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 112,716 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 112,680 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 107,438 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 102,562 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 102,513 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 97,396 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 97,396 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 91,939 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 91,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 85,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,309 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row centre seat

rear row of seats folded adult belts not tested

Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,847 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 60,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 52,025 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 37,861 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 37,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre has worn heavily on inner edge

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 USS is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 USS, 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 USS is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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