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FV11 ZCJ

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,360 mi
Last recorded78,360 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 ZCJ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 78,360 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 78,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 74,909 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 71,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 67,152 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 67,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 62,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 58,191 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,337 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2017 51,914 miles

Central heat shield adrift

Nearside Front tyre cracking in the treads

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement started to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement started to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in the treads

Fail 12 Jun 2017 51,914 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Central heat shield adrift

Nearside Front tyre cracking in the treads

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement started to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement started to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in the treads

Pass 27 May 2016 50,266 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 50,266 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,110 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,371 miles

vehicle presented with rear seats folded down and child seat in o/s/rear cannot check seat belts correctly

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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FV11 ZCJ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV11 ZCJ, 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 FV11 ZCJ registered?

FV11 ZCJ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 7 May 2011.

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