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VK61 GYV

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,749 mi
Last recorded111,749 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 GYV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 111,749 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 111,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides are the same (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 99,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 84,553 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 69,745 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 69,731 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 57,862 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 47,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly recommend replacement 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 38,834 miles

Central Rear seat not presented , therefor seat belt not tested

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consul bush worn , recommend complete arm . ( pressed steel arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads at limit of 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rears , may have TPMS sensors so may need to come from ford . inspection needed (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 29,490 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 28,870 miles

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

rear arm bushes starting to debond

Pass 16 Feb 2018 26,280 miles

Both rear tyres have perishing side walls.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 23,474 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 21,019 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R meaning full inspection of seatbelt cannot be carried out.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 18,442 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,846 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GYV is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK61 GYV, 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 VK61 GYV registered?

VK61 GYV is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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