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HG11 VCL

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,939 mi
Last recorded146,939 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 VCL
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 146,939 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2025 137,012 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 126,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 126,674 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 115,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 104,822 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 104,822 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 94,919 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 94,918 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 86,002 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 86,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 78,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 78,041 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 70,592 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2018 70,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2017 60,767 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 60,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 56,357 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2016 45,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Both Edges Worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre Inner Edge Worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HG11 VCL is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HG11 VCL, 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 HG11 VCL registered?

HG11 VCL is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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