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EF11 CSO

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,715 mi
Last recorded117,715 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 CSO
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 117,715 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

middle row centre seat missing, not allowing a full seatbelt inspection

Fail 13 May 2026 117,715 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

middle row centre seat missing, not allowing a full seatbelt inspection

Pass 21 May 2025 111,448 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket on exhaust pipe over rear axle missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Middle row centre seat not fitted, not allowing a full seatbelt inspection

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 104,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre rear seat not present, not allowing a full seatbelt inspection

Fail 8 May 2024 104,052 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre rear seat not present, not allowing a full seatbelt inspection

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 16 May 2023 100,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear unable to check rear most seats and seat belts ,folded down

Pass 9 May 2022 93,528 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear and center rear missing ()

Fail 9 May 2022 93,428 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear and center rear missing ()

Pass 27 Apr 2021 87,590 miles

3rd row seats folded away, not allowing full safety belt inspection

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 84,459 miles

3rd row seats folded away, not allowing full safety belt inspection

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

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted, obscuring underside components

Fail 27 May 2020 84,459 miles

3rd row seats folded away, not allowing full safety belt inspection

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

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

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted, obscuring underside components

Pass 10 May 2019 77,243 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 77,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 May 2018 65,791 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose and touching exhaust.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear most seats folded down, unable to fully inspect seats and seatbelts.

Pass 8 May 2017 55,981 miles

NOT CHECKED MIDDLE ROW SEAT BELTS CAUSE SEAT DOWN

NOT CHECKED VERY REAR ROWE SEAT BELTS CAUSE SEAT DOWN

exhaust sheiled loose and broke

Fail 8 May 2017 55,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords big screw cut tyre (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

NOT CHECKED MIDDLE ROW SEAT BELTS CAUSE SEAT DOWN

NOT CHECKED VERY REAR ROWE SEAT BELTS CAUSE SEAT DOWN

exhaust sheiled loose and broke

Pass 3 May 2016 44,578 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 36,800 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to seats folded down

Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,859 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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EF11 CSO is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF11 CSO, 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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EF11 CSO is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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