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WL61 ECV

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,520 mi
Last recorded105,520 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 ECV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 105,520 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 105,515 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable snapped whilst on test, n/s/r also looks corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 105,507 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable snapped whilst on test, n/s/r also looks corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to test function, seat is folded down with possessions blocking use. (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 97,276 miles

Rear Rear seats not fitted.

Fail 27 Nov 2024 97,272 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear seats not fitted.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 86,238 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 86,224 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected Track rod nut not secured up to secure Track rod. Arm appeears to be loose in Track rod. Threads and secure fiting need to be assured. (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 75,756 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,054 miles

rear middle seat missing

Fail 26 Nov 2021 61,054 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear middle seat missing

Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,668 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019
Pass 30 Nov 2018 31,708 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 31,708 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 28,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner shoulder

Pass 25 Nov 2016 24,095 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 21,276 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 18,657 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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WL61 ECV is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WL61 ECV, 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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WL61 ECV is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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