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LV61 GLJ

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,512 mi
Last recorded80,512 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 GLJ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 80,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 74,601 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 74,601 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (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 30 Jan 2025 74,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam Moved to Ns ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 68,052 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 68,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 62,458 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 53,698 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 46,638 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 46,638 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 37,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 28,529 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 21,478 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 13,744 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 7,579 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 2,534 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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LV61 GLJ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV61 GLJ, 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 LV61 GLJ registered?

LV61 GLJ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is LV61 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 GLJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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