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SW61 TZZ

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,731 mi
Last recorded127,731 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 TZZ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 127,731 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 121,908 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 121,908 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 23 Feb 2024 117,360 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 117,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 113,066 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 10 Oct 2022 113,066 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,397 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 101,789 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 94,353 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 80,159 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 67,871 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 58,900 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads on the legal limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 48,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 48,042 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,261 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,870 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 TZZ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SW61 TZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW61 TZZ registered?

SW61 TZZ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is SW61 TZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 TZZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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