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VE11 ZBO

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,711 mi
Last recorded99,711 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 ZBO
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 99,711 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 99,519 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 82,395 miles

Front and rear sub frame corroding

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2025 82,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front and rear sub frame corroding

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,800 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 80,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,083 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

heatshield damaged/insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2020 76,083 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

heatshield damaged/insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2019 71,833 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,453 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 68,451 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,974 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 51,524 miles

offside front tyre has some damage in the tread area

sligt play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,801 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jul 2014 38,685 miles

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

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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VE11 ZBO is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VE11 ZBO, 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 VE11 ZBO registered?

VE11 ZBO is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 18 July 2011.

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