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NJ61 LHD

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,822 mi
Last recorded81,822 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 LHD
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 81,822 miles

Exhaust heatshield slightly loose side of fuel tank

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust backbox heatshield slightly loose

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 81,812 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heatshield slightly loose side of fuel tank

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust backbox heatshield slightly loose

Pass 5 Dec 2024 76,222 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear subframe undersealed

Fail 5 Dec 2024 76,222 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

all rear subframe undersealed

Fail 13 Sep 2024 76,219 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also front bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

handbrke cables corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 71,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

handbrke cables corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 65,223 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 65,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 58,415 miles

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

both rear trailing arms front bushes deteriorating

general under body corrosion to chassis suspension and steering components

Fail 24 Sep 2021 58,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dashboard (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light on dashboard (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on badly wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on badly wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

TPMS light on dashboard

both rear trailing arms front bushes deteriorating

general under body corrosion to chassis suspension and steering components

Pass 23 Sep 2020 53,317 miles

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front brake hose ferule corroded

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2019 48,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,817 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 10 Sep 2018 41,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade worn at centre (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,650 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 28,916 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front cut on nsf tyre outter sidewall

Nearside Rear nsr tyre slight out of shape + cuts on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 13,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cut on nsf tyre outter sidewall

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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NJ61 LHD is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 NJ61 LHD, 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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NJ61 LHD is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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