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PK61 SJV

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,029 mi
Last recorded118,029 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 SJV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 118,029 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 118,028 miles

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

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

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))

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

coolant level low

oil level low

Pass 12 Oct 2024 108,286 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 108,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 93,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

heat shield loose (around fuel tank)

Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,438 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 82,171 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 79,679 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 76,749 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 76,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and worn on edge. 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 72,876 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 72,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 64,029 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 64,029 miles

Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted (1.1.18 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,817 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,090 miles

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

child seats fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2016 48,090 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 40,302 miles

child seats fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 33,705 miles

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

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

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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PK61 SJV is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PK61 SJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK61 SJV registered?

PK61 SJV is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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