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MJ61 SZF

2011 Ford Grand C-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,607 mi
Last recorded107,607 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 SZF
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 107,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 102,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 96,254 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose and damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 96,254 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central exhaust heat shield loose and damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 91,217 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 84,945 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread shows extensive uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge(suspect that the tread is worn close to exposing the ply/cords)

offside front tyre tread shows extensive uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge(suspect that the tread is worn close to exposing the ply/cords)

Fail 13 Jan 2022 84,945 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row

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

nearside front tyre tread shows extensive uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge(suspect that the tread is worn close to exposing the ply/cords)

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

offside front tyre tread shows extensive uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge(suspect that the tread is worn close to exposing the ply/cords)

Pass 7 Jan 2021 81,070 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 81,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 78,534 miles

dsm not responding to emissions sample provided

Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,570 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,551 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 58,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,678 miles

Both front tyres showing wear on inner edges.

Both rear tyres showing wear on inner edges.

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has side wall damage. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Remove item from drivers view.

Fail 23 Sep 2016 48,678 miles

Both front tyres showing wear on inner edges.

Both rear tyres showing wear on inner edges.

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has side wall damage. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Remove item from drivers view.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,809 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 38,809 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,161 miles

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

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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MJ61 SZF is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in White 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 MJ61 SZF, 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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MJ61 SZF is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 15 November 2011.

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