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SP61 MSX

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,678 mi
Last recorded86,678 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 MSX
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 86,678 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 86,678 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 80,843 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 80,842 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides on the rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 80,826 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 70,575 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 65,654 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 65,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front fog lights inop

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 60,409 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 53,804 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Jul 2019 53,801 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 9 Jul 2018 45,230 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 37,392 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 37,392 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 29,486 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,444 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 14,420 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

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 MSX is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

SP61 MSX is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 10 September 2011.

Is SP61 MSX safe to buy?

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