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PE61 DBY

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,261 mi
Last recorded104,261 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 DBY
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 104,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x holder insecure (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 97,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 97,139 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 89,229 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible tread on edges and damaged sidewall

rear seats stowed away at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2022 82,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw/nail in tread ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 82,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw/nail in tread ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 75,676 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,826 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with nail in tread

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

Fail 27 Oct 2020 70,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with nail in tread

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

Pass 25 Apr 2019 62,888 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

Fail 24 Apr 2019 62,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,121 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 57,078 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 42,196 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 34,610 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 22,526 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 20,207 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r/ + n/s/f/ tyres side walls scrubbed

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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PE61 DBY is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Black 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 PE61 DBY, 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 PE61 DBY registered?

PE61 DBY is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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