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SM61 LSX

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,364 mi
Last recorded127,364 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 LSX
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 127,364 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 118,951 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 118,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH SEPARATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body component slightly loose EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALL /PERISHING/CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD/NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 118,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 116,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2022 112,026 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2021 105,707 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2020 99,634 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perishing on tread

offside and nearside front bottom arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2019 93,635 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 93,635 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 88,383 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 88,383 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 80,205 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 80,202 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion on inner face advise replace (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads 50% worn

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,024 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 39,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,064 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 LSX is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM61 LSX, 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 LSX registered?

SM61 LSX is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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