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SY61 VXJ

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,021 mi
Last recorded117,021 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 VXJ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 117,021 miles

Age Related Corrosion To Underside

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 117,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Age Related Corrosion To Underside

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 107,425 miles

Full covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Nearside Front seat trims loose

Offside Front seat trims loose and seat recliner cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 107,425 miles

Full covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

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

Nearside Front seat trims loose

Offside Front seat trims loose and seat recliner cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 97,201 miles

3rd row seats and belts not tested as they were folded away

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit ***REQUIRES ATTENTION*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat trims loose (taped on)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ***REQUIRES ATTENTION*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front seat trims loose and seat recliner cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear objects and stones in both rear tyres

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 16 Aug 2023 83,656 miles

3rd row seats and belts not tested as they were folded away

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat trims loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre objects in tread

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear NS and OS protective covering split on flexi brake ferrule unable to view condition

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

brake fluid below maximum

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Fail 15 Aug 2023 83,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

3rd row seats and belts not tested as they were folded away

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front seat trims loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre objects in tread

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear NS and OS protective covering split on flexi brake ferrule unable to view condition

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

brake fluid below maximum

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Pass 17 Aug 2022 75,079 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS protective covering split on flexi brake ferrule unable to view condition. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Pass 14 Jul 2021 68,931 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,261 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,352 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Apr 2019 56,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,675 miles

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2018 49,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,859 miles

Engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 41,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 31,203 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 15,048 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 VXJ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXJ, 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 VXJ registered?

SY61 VXJ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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