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SW61 BKA

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,045 mi
Last recorded144,045 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 BKA
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 144,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 136,847 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 136,847 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 129,272 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked but still okay for now (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides, trailing arm bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly scratched from an old wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 129,272 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked but still okay for now (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides, trailing arm bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly scratched from an old wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached now secure. (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 106,321 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 81,830 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 65,147 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield hanging

Pass 20 Jan 2016 22,800 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 18,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper blade torn slightly

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 4 Dec 2014 18,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper blade torn slightly

slight oil leak from gearbox

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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SW61 BKA is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW61 BKA, 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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SW61 BKA is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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