2011 Ford Grand C-Max · 18,225 MOT tests
2011 Ford Grand C-Max reliability
2011 Ford Grand C-Maxs fail 39.1% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 Grand C-Max years (18,225 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Grand C-Maxs: 31%)
- 39.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Grand C-Maxs: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 99,004
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,225
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: about average for its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 8.4% of tests fail here (77% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Ford Grand C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17%
- Brakes10.9%
- Tyres10.9%
- Suspension8.9%
- Body, chassis and structure8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.5%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.02%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.65%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.62%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 3.28%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.92%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (23.5%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.86%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.14%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.98%)
Other years
Every Ford Grand C-Max year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Ford Grand C-Max reliable?
2011 Ford Grand C-Maxs fail 39.1% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 Grand C-Max years (18,225 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Ford Grand C-Max MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.5% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.02% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (3.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Ford Grand C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Ford Grand C-Max shows 99,004 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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