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SM61 GVK

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,838 mi
Last recorded117,838 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 GVK
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 117,838 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 117,145 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure radiator support (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2023 102,163 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective at flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 102,161 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective at flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 83,299 miles

advise exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2021 68,387 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2021 68,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective attachment clip broken (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2020 53,889 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 53,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 52,648 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 49,846 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 49,845 miles

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

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

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

heat sheild loose

Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,350 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 46,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 94h (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 39,866 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 34,769 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 34,761 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,362 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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SM61 GVK is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SM61 GVK, 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 SM61 GVK registered?

SM61 GVK is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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