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A12 CJL

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,389 mi
Last recorded102,389 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CJL
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 102,389 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 102,228 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 25 Jul 2024 90,653 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 90,642 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 79,591 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 65,660 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 61,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 51,805 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns/os 235/40/18 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 43,945 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 28 Jun 2018 43,945 miles

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,196 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 36,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 28,232 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 21,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 16,294 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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A12 CJL is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A12 CJL, 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 A12 CJL registered?

A12 CJL is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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