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MA61 HVJ

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,120 mi
Last recorded116,120 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 HVJ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2024 116,120 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 108,030 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 97,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 84,687 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 84,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 77,280 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 77,280 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged 3rd line seat belt have cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 69,868 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,807 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 59,807 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 49,627 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 39,664 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 39,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,837 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 28,550 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 26,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,101 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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MA61 HVJ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MA61 HVJ, 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 MA61 HVJ registered?

MA61 HVJ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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