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V123 ELF

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

47,351 mi
Last recorded47,351 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV123 ELF
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 47,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 47,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 44,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 44,369 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 41,937 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 41,937 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 38,724 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also both front tyres are worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 38,722 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear brake flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also both front tyres are worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 37,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fiited to all seats in the vehicle, Excluding the drivers seat. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jan 2021 36,621 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect 2x (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2020 35,429 miles

Brake Discs corroded

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

Exhaust Corroded

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

Rear Both sides tyres beginning to crack

Rear Coil Springs corroded

Slight oil Leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various Engine covers/Trays Fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2019 33,386 miles

Airbox/Battery Tray Restricting inspection

Oil Leak

Suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Undertray Fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2019 33,383 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Airbox/Battery Tray Restricting inspection

Oil Leak

Suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Undertray Fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2018 31,269 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Nail in tyre ()

Oil Leak

Underbody Tray Fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2018 31,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust Corroded

Nail in tyre ()

Oil Leak

Underbody Tray Fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2017 29,308 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner sides wearing close to failure limit (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs wearing thinn

Fail 11 Feb 2017 29,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade Split (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner sides wearing close to failure limit (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs wearing thinn

Pass 25 Jan 2016 26,334 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 22,762 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 21,862 miles

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

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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V123 ELF is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V123 ELF, 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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V123 ELF is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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