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ML61 VRT

2011 Ford Grand C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,978 mi
Last recorded127,978 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 VRT
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 127,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 127,978 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 117,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middel row ()

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 117,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middel row ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 109,260 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing.

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

very rear seat belts not checked due to seats in the folded down position.

Fail 26 Oct 2022 103,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing.

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

very rear seat belts not checked due to seats in the folded down position.

Pass 18 Oct 2021 97,076 miles

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Fail 18 Oct 2021 97,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,194 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine cover under cover sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 21 Oct 2019 87,435 miles

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

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,441 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine cover & under covers fitted obscuring some testable components

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspecting of lower sills

Fail 31 Oct 2018 78,441 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine cover & under covers fitted obscuring some testable components

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspecting of lower sills

Pass 2 Oct 2017 66,978 miles

engine cover fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2016 57,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge and has splits in the inner sidewall but no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 57,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge and has splits in the inner sidewall but no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 45,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

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

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2015 45,245 miles

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,303 miles

Offside Front 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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ML61 VRT is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ML61 VRT, 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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ML61 VRT is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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