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SA61 YVY

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,288 mi
Last recorded138,288 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 YVY
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 138,288 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 128,610 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 12 Aug 2025 128,602 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test 9x air fresheners

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

car presented with 4 passenger seats 3rd row seats and seat belts not tested.

Pass 4 Apr 2023 118,427 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 102,808 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 95,003 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Sep 2019 85,667 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive suspect drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 75,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2017 64,129 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,768 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,452 miles

nsr wheel bent

Fail 17 Sep 2015 48,447 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nsr wheel bent

Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,217 miles

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

cut in n/s/r tyre cords exposed but within requirements

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 YVY is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YVY, 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 SA61 YVY registered?

SA61 YVY is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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