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SA61 MPU

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,094 mi
Last recorded79,094 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 MPU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 79,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 75,005 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 73,176 miles

ALL SPRINGS SUP RUBBERS ALL BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW WHILE STILL OK ALL UNDERBODY

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR STRIP CHECK SOON SCORED WORN INNER OUT FACES OF DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH BACK ARM AXLE RUBBERS ARE DE BONDING BOTH REARS BOTH SIDES BIG MAIN RUBBERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS CLOSE CHECK SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 73,151 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ALL SPRINGS SUP RUBBERS ALL BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW WHILE STILL OK ALL UNDERBODY

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR STRIP CHECK SOON SCORED WORN INNER OUT FACES OF DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH BACK ARM AXLE RUBBERS ARE DE BONDING BOTH REARS BOTH SIDES BIG MAIN RUBBERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS CLOSE CHECK SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 64,004 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 63,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 59,658 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 59,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 56,952 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 47,746 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 37,093 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 27,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges 2mm 215 55 16V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,601 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 16,816 miles

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)

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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SA61 MPU is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA61 MPU, 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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SA61 MPU is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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