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EF11 ZBG

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,804 mi
Last recorded172,804 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 172,804 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (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))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 172,803 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 165,958 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 158,231 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 158,231 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 149,871 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 136,911 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 136,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 124,267 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 112,314 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2020 112,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 98,503 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 83,682 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 31 May 2018 83,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2017 68,076 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,765 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 38,295 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 25,439 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 ZBG is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZBG, 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 EF11 ZBG registered?

EF11 ZBG is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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