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EA61 VDT

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,339 mi
Last recorded142,339 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 VDT
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 142,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 130,646 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

service required on dash display

tpms light on before 2012 not failure

Fail 4 Nov 2022 130,644 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

service required on dash display

tpms light on before 2012 not failure

Pass 1 Nov 2021 113,828 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 113,828 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 112,663 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn low.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 100,875 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 90,760 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2018 80,704 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 80,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 59,286 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,449 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth worn away on inner and outer shoulders

Offside Front tread depths worn away on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 31 Oct 2016 57,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front tyre tread depth worn away on inner and outer shoulders

Offside Front tread depths worn away on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 18 Nov 2015 52,680 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,688 miles

both front tyres bald on very inside 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 VDT is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VDT, 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 VDT is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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