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YC61 VYM

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

95,464 mi
Last recorded95,464 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 VYM
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 95,464 miles

front brake pads low

front discs corroded

Fail 27 May 2025 95,455 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

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

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

front brake pads low

front discs corroded

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear discs worn + lipped

Pass 26 Jan 2024 86,249 miles

front discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2024 86,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

front discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 77,506 miles

both rear indicators slightly white

both rear wheel arches damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2022 77,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

both rear indicators slightly white

both rear wheel arches damaged

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,400 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 5 Nov 2021 71,400 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))

oil leak engine

Pass 27 Nov 2020 65,790 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 58,499 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 58,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SEVERAL CUTS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 53,305 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON EDGES AND CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS

Fail 23 May 2018 53,305 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON EDGES AND CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS

Pass 16 May 2017 47,223 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OUTER PADS

Fail 16 May 2017 47,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm PLUS CUT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OUTER PADS

Pass 19 May 2016 40,932 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 18 May 2016 40,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wires showing (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 14 Nov 2014 31,918 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 14 Nov 2014 31,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low

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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YC61 VYM is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YC61 VYM, 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 YC61 VYM registered?

YC61 VYM is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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