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SP61 MPZ

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,536 mi
Last recorded94,536 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 MPZ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 94,536 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 94,536 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 91,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 88,516 miles

both rear brake hose support rubbers splitting

Fail 20 Oct 2023 88,516 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side intermitant (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

205 55 r16

both rear brake hose support rubbers splitting

Pass 20 Oct 2022 84,008 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 83,922 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 78,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Offside and nearside brake pads low

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,224 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 71,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 60,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,827 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 54,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Feb 2017 42,619 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear most ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 32,257 miles

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

Rear 3rd row rear seats unable to test/check due to boot brimmed with item

Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,626 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 20,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 20,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP61 MPZ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP61 MPZ, 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 SP61 MPZ registered?

SP61 MPZ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 18 September 2011.

Is SP61 MPZ safe to buy?

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