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SH11 FBY

2011 Ford Grand C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,590 mi
Last recorded138,590 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 FBY
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 138,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth and worn on the inner edge - advise change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip is loose allowing the boot to move and leak grease.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread depth - advise change. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes splitting away/feathering. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 138,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth and worn on the inner edge - advise change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip is loose allowing the boot to move and leak grease.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread depth - advise change. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes splitting away/feathering. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 131,368 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Offside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 131,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 121,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 121,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm almost through to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm almost through to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 111,930 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 111,930 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 99,393 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 99,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 92,229 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 92,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 82,442 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 82,442 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 73,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 65,338 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 55,105 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 48,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2015 48,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 38,613 miles

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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SH11 FBY is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH11 FBY, 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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SH11 FBY is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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