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LC61 HJO

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,104 mi
Last recorded172,104 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 HJO
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 172,104 miles

Exhaust thin and corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside rear trailing arm bush worn

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 171,875 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling Ball joint bolts contacting hub, restricting full lock (2.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe leaking under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Exhaust thin and corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside rear trailing arm bush worn

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 157,094 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 157,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm[void on inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 140,215 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm[void on inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.mm[void on inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 139,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm[void on inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm limit[void on inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.mm[void on inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 127,917 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 123,232 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd Line Rears Not in Use, Seatbelts Not Tested ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 123,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd Line Rears Not in Use, Seatbelts Not Tested ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 111,015 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 110,992 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 100,489 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 100,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 86,196 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 86,195 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 72,633 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row of seats ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavy wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 72,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row of seats ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavy wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,082 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 33,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,555 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 24,918 miles

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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LC61 HJO is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LC61 HJO, 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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LC61 HJO is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 27 November 2011.

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