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EA61 VAM

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,433 mi
Last recorded110,433 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 VAM
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 110,433 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 99,375 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 99,375 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 96,379 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 91,732 miles

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

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,597 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,334 miles

Offside Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 13 Nov 2020 62,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2019 53,077 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 46,605 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 42,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 35,131 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 28,537 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 20,861 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 20,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VAM is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA61 VAM registered?

EA61 VAM is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is EA61 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 VAM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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