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SY61 VVX

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

226,800 mi
Last recorded226,800 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 VVX
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 226,800 miles

exhaust heat shields loose/insecure

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks, undertray obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 210,457 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack to central screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective support mount arm corroded off the pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust heat shields deteriorated/insecure

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks ? undertrays obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 209,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush worn and failed at the bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush worn and failed at the bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip / crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective support arm corroded off the pipe ( above axle) (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust heat shield deteriorated/loose

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, inner tread worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, inner tread worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks ? undertrays fitted obscuring view, undertrays and floor areas contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 190,205 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive central lower engine area ?, undertrays fitted obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective central rear support arm corroded off the pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central central heat shield worn, hanging loose

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit centre tread and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread and inner edge worn and castellated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r radius arm bushes worn / deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 171,688 miles

Central Front Lower engine undertray worn/sagging (non component advisory)

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective support arm corroded off (above subframe) (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust heat shield damaged / loose

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges , inner edge worn away (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the primary tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the limit (1.8mm ) and inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r radius arm bushes worn / deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 152,396 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose / damaged

Coil spring corroded n/s/r , o/s/r , n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and perishing / cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine lower section contaminated ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn/ deteriorating at the bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 133,547 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r an o/s/r trailing arm bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 119,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 96,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,988 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,735 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,087 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 16,944 miles

both front tyres low on tread ( 2mm) and 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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SY61 VVX is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SY61 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

SY61 VVX is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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