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MF61 NBJ

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,799 mi
Last recorded99,799 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 NBJ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 99,799 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 96,955 miles

Both near side tyres starting to perish.

Pass 19 Aug 2024 93,057 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 93,056 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 89,422 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 89,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 85,995 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 31 Aug 2021 80,059 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 75,842 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 75,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,601 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 63,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 63,286 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link to roll bar as slight play (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link to roll bar as slight play (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 54,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link to roll bar as slight play (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link to roll bar as slight play (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,292 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 46,292 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn in the middle (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,988 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,913 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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MF61 NBJ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 MF61 NBJ, 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 MF61 NBJ registered?

MF61 NBJ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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