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SD61 JOV

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,346 mi
Last recorded153,346 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 JOV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 153,346 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2024 145,768 miles

centre and rear exhaust replaced in stainless steel un able to check dpf condition

Fail 26 Nov 2024 145,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust replaced in stainless steel un able to check dpf condition

Pass 28 Nov 2023 134,636 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Nov 2023 134,636 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 117,427 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 114,153 miles

Underbody slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 11 Nov 2021 114,153 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Nov 2020 109,089 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 109,089 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 99,053 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 99,051 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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,691 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,529 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,840 miles

rear brake pads 70% worn

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 46,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SD61 JOV is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SD61 JOV, 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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SD61 JOV is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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