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EK61 ARZ

2011 Ford Grand C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,867 mi
Last recorded139,867 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 139,867 miles

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2026 139,867 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 135,989 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 135,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2024 133,457 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front radiator support corroded bot not seriously weakened...advise replacement soon...not structural or load bearing

general corrosion to most rear suspension components but not excessive

Fail 22 Feb 2024 133,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to most rear suspension components but not excessive

Pass 16 Mar 2023 131,469 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 131,469 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to both shoulders and inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective small split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to both shoulders and inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 128,316 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 116,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 inner edge badly worn - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 inner and outer edges worn . advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 116,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush split and collapsed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush split and collapsed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush slight play . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 inner edge badly worn - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 inner and outer edges worn . advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 102,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 102,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush worn (separate bolt on rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush worn (separate bolt on rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush worn and split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 94,172 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 215/55x16 tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Rear 215/55x16 tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 26 Jul 2017 64,278 miles

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

limited inspection of rear seats and belts due to rear seats being folded away

Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,438 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 50,438 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2014 20,448 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 20,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EK61 ARZ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ARZ, 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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EK61 ARZ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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