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NL61 VBZ

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,405 mi
Last recorded74,405 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 VBZ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 74,405 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 74,398 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 72,169 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 70,053 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 67,961 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 65,148 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 61,930 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 61,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 58,909 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 58,909 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 54,391 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 50,441 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 46,020 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,103 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 36,329 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VBZ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

NL61 VBZ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is NL61 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 VBZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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