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L222 DPS

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,015 mi
Last recorded130,015 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 DPS
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 130,015 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 126,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 126,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 121,674 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 121,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 117,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2022 108,788 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 108,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 93,215 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 86,158 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 78,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 78,561 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed FRONT O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed REAR N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,712 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 60,742 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,512 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 41,242 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 28,539 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 28,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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L222 DPS is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L222 DPS, 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 L222 DPS registered?

L222 DPS is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 2 August 2011.

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