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GU61 URV

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,509 mi
Last recorded120,509 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 URV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 120,509 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 113,718 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 107,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 99,939 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 92,050 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 89,228 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 89,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn very hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn very hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,961 miles

Advise oil level low topped up on pre-checks

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Set of seats nearside ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded and small hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 78,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Advise oil level low topped up on pre-checks

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Set of seats nearside ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded and small hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated Both rears and offside front (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 71,614 miles

Nearside Rear Worn on inner edge and age cracking in tread

Fail 5 Dec 2017 71,613 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Flat out metal filing visible, (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Worn on inner edge and age cracking in tread

Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield resecured

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2015 59,613 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 59,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 44,470 miles

rear seats folded down, not allowing access to seats or seatbelts

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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GU61 URV is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GU61 URV, 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 GU61 URV registered?

GU61 URV is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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