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M40 GGS

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,302 mi
Last recorded109,302 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 GGS
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 109,302 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 103,569 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Broken mount at flexi and backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 103,566 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Drop link broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken at flexi and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 102,772 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear brackets corroded and snapped but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2023 102,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear brackets corroded and snapped but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2022 98,798 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust flexi bracket snapped but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,879 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Nov 2020 90,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,465 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 82,233 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))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 75,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Under body covers fitted obscuring various components

Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,074 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 68,068 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn off on the inside

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2015 51,346 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M40 GGS is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M40 GGS, 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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M40 GGS is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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