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VN61 STZ

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,141 mi
Last recorded95,141 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 STZ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 95,141 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads worn close to limit

Fail 25 Oct 2025 94,982 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Oil level too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Both front tyres bald on edges

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 1 Nov 2024 83,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Quarter damaged

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

Offside Side repeater damaged

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 72,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 72,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 59,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring (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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 59,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring (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))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 44,748 miles

emissions too low to record

Pass 9 Oct 2020 42,396 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 42,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 39,804 miles

Advise baby seats to rear belts not checked

Pass 11 Oct 2018 32,364 miles

Front Brake pads low 3mm

Offside Front Brake disc inner face badly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre low 3mm

Pass 20 Oct 2017 26,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre low on tread 4mm

Fail 20 Oct 2017 26,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre low on tread 4mm

Pass 12 Jul 2016 17,507 miles

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 4 Sep 2015 13,186 miles

Centre Front Advise Front wheel alignment checking.

Front front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2014 10,569 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 STZ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VN61 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

VN61 STZ is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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