CarVerify

Free Car Check

FN61 HFE

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,702 mi
Last recorded120,702 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 HFE
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 120,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boot perished

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

Nearside body work damaged

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

rear lamps damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2025 120,702 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boot perished

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

Nearside body work damaged

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

rear lamps damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2024 114,517 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 107,831 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 100,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre rear seat missing

Fail 21 Mar 2022 100,364 miles

Direction indicator not working n/s side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle seat belt (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both front (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 87,930 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 78,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Mar 2020 78,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 59,898 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,826 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 34,068 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,935 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,234 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 27,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 22,806 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 22,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged

o/s front tyre inner tread area worn close to limit suggest change soon

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
Full Ford Grand C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FN61 HFE is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Black 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 FN61 HFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FN61 HFE?

You can check the full history of FN61 HFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FN61 HFE registered?

FN61 HFE is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is FN61 HFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN61 HFE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FN61 HFE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FN61 HFE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.