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LM61 ORL

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,409 mi
Last recorded134,409 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 ORL
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 134,409 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 122,908 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 122,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 107,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light Cluster insecure

Offside Front CV Boot Leaking Grease

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 107,552 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light Cluster insecure

Offside Front CV Boot Leaking Grease

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

Pass 2 May 2023 102,253 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre started to wear inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2022 100,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 97,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 97,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,467 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 93,467 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 88,997 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 88,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,595 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 74,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 60,174 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 50% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 5 ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 29,105 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 18,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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LM61 ORL is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LM61 ORL, 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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LM61 ORL is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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