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EK61 FHV

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,997 mi
Last recorded94,997 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 FHV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 94,997 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms rear bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres getting low to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 87,060 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front engine tray cover loose

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn away

Pass 30 Oct 2023 78,498 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 78,496 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 71,408 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 69,159 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 69,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

tpms light on

Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,108 miles

Undershield obscuring components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall perished. Wearing inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 63,108 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall perished. Wearing inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Undershield obscuring components

Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,227 miles

Rear row of seat's not fitted, seat belts not checked.

Rear tyres worn inner edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,294 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,975 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear most seats stowed away, unable to test seatbelts

Fail 30 Mar 2017 45,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear most seats stowed away, unable to test seatbelts

Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,345 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 37,345 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,683 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 30,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 30,651 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FHV is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EK61 FHV, 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 FHV registered?

EK61 FHV is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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