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SJ11 NLA

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

159,687 mi
Last recorded159,687 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 NLA
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 159,687 miles

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 158,009 miles

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

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

Rear sub-frame heavily corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2024 158,008 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear sub-frame heavily corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 156,540 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

windscreen scratched

Fail 20 Sep 2023 156,540 miles

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

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

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

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 4 Oct 2022 155,820 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 155,819 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear brakes overheated

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

center exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Oct 2021 154,124 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 142,367 miles

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 141,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 130,354 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 120,897 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 111,154 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 103,710 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 94,098 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,305 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,388 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 59,322 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 49,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear parking brake needs adjustment

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,038 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 26,608 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 26,608 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,827 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2014 13,825 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2014 13,166 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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SJ11 NLA is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SJ11 NLA, 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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SJ11 NLA is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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