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YG11 BAU

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,966 mi
Last recorded173,966 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 BAU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 173,966 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front wipers in poor condition

near side mirror unit casing damaged

vehicle damaged in places all round

Pass 7 Feb 2025 172,728 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 171,142 miles

Rear General corrosion underneath

Bonnet release defective

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & support brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle body & door damaged

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 171,142 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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

Bonnet release defective

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & support brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle body & door damaged

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear General corrosion underneath

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 169,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 162,334 miles

Bonnet release lever missing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + Brake disc badly discoloured (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel tight to turn by hand

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split - Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Associated items not inspected ()

Fail 14 Feb 2022 162,333 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction From mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn THROUGH cords(215/55R16) *** DO NOT DRIVE *** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release lever missing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + Brake disc badly discoloured (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel tight to turn by hand

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split - Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Associated items not inspected ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 154,333 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

Front Bumper damaged

Knock from steering wheel

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 154,317 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached Track rod lock nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

Front Bumper damaged

Knock from steering wheel

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 148,328 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near side mirror unit casing missing

Fail 15 Feb 2020 148,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near side mirror unit casing missing

Pass 9 Feb 2019 138,606 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 128,903 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 128,903 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 122,204 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

both nearside road wheels are slightly buckled

windscreen has chips in but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Mar 2016 111,131 miles

both front tyres worn in inner edges

exhaust heat shield insecure

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,890 miles

n/s rear tyre crackung in tread

windscreen chipped

Fail 12 Mar 2015 87,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s rear tyre crackung in tread

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YG11 BAU is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YG11 BAU, 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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YG11 BAU is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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