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SV61 XNS

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,740 mi
Last recorded103,740 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 XNS
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 103,740 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Subframes and suspension components heavily rusted

Fail 12 Feb 2026 103,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front 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

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Subframes and suspension components heavily rusted

Pass 18 Feb 2025 101,685 miles

Centre section exhaust system heat shield insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking -215/55 r16 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking -215/55 r16 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 101,683 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damaged/torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Cable broke during brake roller test (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder -205/55 r16 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre section exhaust system heat shield insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking -215/55 r16 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking -215/55 r16 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 99,119 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 99,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 97,019 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 97,019 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 94,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes starting to seperate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease at clip slightly

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush starting to seperate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seat fitted ()

Rear heat shield insecure at rear

Fail 9 Feb 2022 94,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes starting to seperate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease at clip slightly

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush starting to seperate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seat fitted ()

Rear heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 29 Jan 2021 91,967 miles

Both rear upper trailing arm bushes split but holding.

Nearside Rear Slight knock from anti roll bar link.

Fail 28 Jan 2021 91,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear upper trailing arm bushes split but holding.

Nearside Rear Slight knock from anti roll bar link.

Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,448 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 80,448 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,262 miles

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

the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading

Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,161 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2016 41,700 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,053 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 33,053 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 21,180 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SV61 XNS is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV61 XNS, 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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SV61 XNS is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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