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AC56 KEV

2011 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests37 (25 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

170,029 mi
Last recorded170,029 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Grand C-max72,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC56 KEV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

25 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 170,029 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 130,879 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 130,877 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 164,435 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 120,649 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 120,648 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 155,286 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 111,374 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 148,823 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 148,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 103,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Heat shields centre sat on exhaust insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front under tray hung down offside front

Pass 24 Sep 2021 133,444 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 131,336 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 131,336 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front wiper blades worn

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 86,291 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 86,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm (front) bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm (front) bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 122,366 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 122,357 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn low (2.21mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,844 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 108,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 108,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,478 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,752 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 95,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald inner

all tyre valves cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2017 14,526 miles

Both rear tyres some wear on inner edges advise alignment.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some wear still serviceable (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 14,526 miles

Both rear tyres some wear on inner edges advise alignment.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some wear still serviceable (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 82,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front spring top bearing partially seized

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,279 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,008 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 37,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Unable to see inner brake pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both offside valve stems slightly perished

Fail 22 Sep 2014 53,992 miles

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

Both front and offside rear valve stems slightly perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre low on inside edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Unable to see inner brake pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,539 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 26,539 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see inner brake pads

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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AC56 KEV is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 AC56 KEV, 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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AC56 KEV is a 2011 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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