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VN61 ZYY

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,168 mi
Last recorded78,168 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 ZYY
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 78,168 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2026 78,168 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 70,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 64,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top of B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 55,005 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 53,234 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Jul 2022 53,234 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jul 2021 51,428 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 49,395 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,600 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 19 Jun 2019 46,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 42,340 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,691 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 14 Jul 2017 36,687 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stock missing (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stock missing (5.2.5a)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 33,903 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2015 31,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 31,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 26,958 miles

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 ZYY is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZYY, 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 ZYY registered?

VN61 ZYY is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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