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VN61 HGX

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,361 mi
Last recorded36,361 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 HGX
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 36,361 miles

Central Heat shield loose

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Handbrake has travel

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 34,122 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 34,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 32,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm And heavily worn on edges Both sides Recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bumper slightly loose

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 30,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge And Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Occasional Rear Seats Stowed

Pass 19 Nov 2021 29,158 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 29,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges both sides

Pass 19 Nov 2020 28,122 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 27,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 25,321 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 23,677 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 21,908 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 21,766 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Seat and seat belt not fully inspected as motability crane fitted over seat

Pass 2 Nov 2015 17,280 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2014 11,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear seat or belt not in operation as Wheel chair lift fitted offside rear boot

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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VN61 HGX is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VN61 HGX, 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 VN61 HGX registered?

VN61 HGX is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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