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HJ61 VFF

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,371 mi
Last recorded71,371 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 VFF
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 71,371 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 69,922 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 69,922 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 68,355 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 65,725 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 65,725 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 63,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 63,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 59,779 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 59,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 56,055 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 56,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 51,274 miles

Battery cover fitted- obscuring inspection Exhaust rusty-

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has kerbing marks on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small tear in middle of the blade (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 51,274 miles

Battery cover fitted- obscuring inspection Exhaust rusty-

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has kerbing marks on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small tear in middle of the blade (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 45,936 miles

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2017 41,197 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre sidewall in very poor condition

Fail 31 May 2017 41,197 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre sidewall in very poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2015 30,424 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outter wall poor

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 22,019 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn slightly

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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HJ61 VFF is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HJ61 VFF, 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 HJ61 VFF registered?

HJ61 VFF is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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