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VN61 ZSW

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,740 mi
Last recorded67,740 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 ZSW
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 67,740 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 67,550 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 67,536 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,884 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 60,820 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 60,817 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition scratches (3.2 (c) (i))

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

N/S/F tyre worn close to limit

O/S/F brake flexy hose insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2020 55,536 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 42,397 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Aug 2019 42,393 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 39,543 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 39,543 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 36,232 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 36,232 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 32,238 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 27,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge / side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 20,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre side wall damage

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 ZSW 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 75%.

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 ZSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN61 ZSW registered?

VN61 ZSW is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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