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HV11 WZL

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,917 mi
Last recorded179,917 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 WZL
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 179,917 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 162,555 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 162,550 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 144,224 miles

Rear Unable to check rear seats/boot at time of test (Security cage fitted)

Pass 5 Aug 2020 121,908 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 121,905 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 105,682 miles

front brake discs poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

trailing arm bushes perishing

Fail 22 Jul 2019 105,681 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

front brake discs poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs poor condition

trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2018 90,184 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge near limit

Fail 16 Mar 2018 90,184 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom pivot (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge near limit

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge near limit

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 75,749 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 75,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,736 miles

Offside Front headlight set on upper limit

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear seats folded down and unable to check seat belt operation

Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

minor split o/s wiper blade

noted tow bar electical socket terminals corroding

unable to check rear brake pads properly-visual check only

Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,994 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 37,994 miles

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

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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HV11 WZL is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HV11 WZL, 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 HV11 WZL registered?

HV11 WZL is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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