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NL61 BDE

2011 Ford Grand C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,075 mi
Last recorded112,075 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 BDE
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 112,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge n/s and o/s

Fail 4 Dec 2025 111,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge n/s and o/s

Pass 14 Dec 2024 107,347 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 107,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 103,687 miles

unable to check rear(in boot)seat belts

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

both rear and offside front indicators slightly discoloured

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 100,280 miles

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

both rear and offside front indicators slightly discoloured

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

unable to check rear(in boot)seat belts due to customers belongings

Pass 2 Dec 2021 97,033 miles

both rear and offside front indicators slightly discoloured

unable to check rear( in boot) seat belts

Pass 5 Dec 2020 92,718 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

unable to check rear(in boot)seat belts

Pass 7 Dec 2019 89,335 miles

both rear and offside front indicators slightly discoloured

unable to check rear (in boot)seat belts due to customers belongings

Fail 7 Dec 2019 89,335 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

both rear and offside front indicators slightly discoloured

unable to check rear (in boot)seat belts due to customers belongings

Pass 30 Nov 2018 83,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm 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))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 30 Nov 2018 83,101 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm 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))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Dec 2017 76,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre tread pattern slightly distorted (215/55r16v

Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,907 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorating

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2015 62,998 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 57,446 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,774 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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NL61 BDE is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL61 BDE, 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 NL61 BDE registered?

NL61 BDE is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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