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SY61 VTE

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,959 mi
Last recorded109,959 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 VTE
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 109,959 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 103,999 miles

Slight fuel or oil leak o/s of engine

Fail 5 Nov 2024 103,999 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Slight fuel or oil leak o/s of engine

Pass 10 Nov 2023 97,479 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 97,479 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 93,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: ns/r tyre is slightly cracking/perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 93,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns/f wiper blade is split excessively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ns/r drop link has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISE: rear/ centre exhaust heat shield is lose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: ns/r tyre is slightly cracking/perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE: both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,563 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 86,554 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 75,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated *TYRE HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE* (5.2.3 (l))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 May 2019 58,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 47,218 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,614 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,421 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,895 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 33,895 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,023 miles

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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SY61 VTE is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SY61 VTE, 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 SY61 VTE registered?

SY61 VTE is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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