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VK61 FAM

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,185 mi
Last recorded118,185 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 FAM
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 118,185 miles

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

n/s/r door runners not working correctly.

Fail 26 May 2026 118,181 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre split. 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r door runners not working correctly.

Pass 27 May 2025 111,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking + worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center + rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2025 111,134 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking + worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center + rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 105,961 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT INNER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

NEARSIDE REAR CALIPER HAS RETAINING CLIP MISSING

Fail 4 May 2024 105,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT INNER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

NEARSIDE REAR CALIPER HAS RETAINING CLIP MISSING

Fail 1 Mar 2024 105,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 100,101 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 96,013 miles

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

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))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 96,013 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 85,367 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

tyre pressure light on

Pass 13 Sep 2019 79,164 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 79,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,319 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 71,319 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,724 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2016 55,635 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015
Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VK61 FAM is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VK61 FAM, 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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VK61 FAM is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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