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GF11 OBS

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,071 mi
Last recorded96,071 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 OBS
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 96,071 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 93,808 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 89,023 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. possible weak caliper operation (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 89,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 81,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm Outer Edge. Sidewall Damaged 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/1.6mm/0mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 81,644 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking Brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm Outer Edge. Sidewall Damaged 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/1.6mm/0mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 71,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 62,789 miles

Rear child seats fitted unable to test rear seat belts

engine undertray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2020 56,719 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 50,461 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 44,124 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,465 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,056 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,146 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 26,293 miles

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

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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GF11 OBS is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF11 OBS, 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 GF11 OBS registered?

GF11 OBS is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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