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FJ11 VBO

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,201 mi
Last recorded130,201 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 VBO
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 130,201 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps have become opaque due to Heat and Uv exposure (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 119,737 miles

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

Hand brake nearing end of reserve travel

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both have become opaque due to UV and or heat exposure (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 119,705 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack ball and cup excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Hand brake nearing end of reserve travel

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both have become opaque due to UV and or heat exposure (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 108,709 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 108,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 97,737 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 97,737 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both sides at calapers (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 87,979 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,219 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 73,081 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 66,189 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 66,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 59,816 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 54,234 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2016 46,393 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 38,407 miles

child seat occupying passenger front seat, unable to carry out full check of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2015 38,407 miles

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

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

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

child seat occupying passenger front seat, unable to carry out full check of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2014 30,799 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,799 miles

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

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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FJ11 VBO is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FJ11 VBO, 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 FJ11 VBO registered?

FJ11 VBO is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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