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EK61 ARX

2011 Ford Grand C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,556 mi
Last recorded122,556 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 ARX
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 122,556 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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 smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 122,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (headlamp needs to come out) (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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 smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 110,591 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Central, central seatbelt buckle damaged. clip mechanism bent but functioning currently (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts

Pass 5 Oct 2023 100,365 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 89,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 84,363 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 84,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,461 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 82,461 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,993 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 73,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 64,085 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 64,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut, worn out on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inside edge, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,677 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend full check (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre, nail in tread

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 30,193 miles

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

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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EK61 ARX is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK61 ARX, 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 EK61 ARX registered?

EK61 ARX is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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