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SL61 ZFJ

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,728 mi
Last recorded75,728 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 ZFJ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 75,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2025 74,854 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 62,864 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 62,864 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 53,396 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 51,387 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 47,289 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 44,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 44,313 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 40,884 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 35,712 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 29,856 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 29,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner edge worn

Pass 17 Jan 2017 27,094 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 22,653 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 17,459 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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SL61 ZFJ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL61 ZFJ, 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 SL61 ZFJ registered?

SL61 ZFJ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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