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ML11 SKE

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,678 mi
Last recorded96,678 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 SKE
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 96,678 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

various surface corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2025 91,079 miles

All rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

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

Exhaust system corroded and flexible pipe deteriorated

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Heatshield loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 91,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer sidewall - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

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

Exhaust system corroded and flexible pipe deteriorated

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Heatshield loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 82,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 82,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 73,788 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 68,129 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 62,220 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,824 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 56,820 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,580 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 55,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,696 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,637 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,202 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,572 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 26,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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ML11 SKE is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ML11 SKE, 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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ML11 SKE is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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