2011 Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · EO11 OPW

The 2011 Ford Grand C-Max presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 14 July 2025 at 95,909 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent entry in the file, sitting just under eleven months before today's date of 18 June 2026, meaning the current MOT certificate is still valid but approaching its first anniversary. The vehicle has not failed a test since 24 February 2022, and even that failure carried no defects, suggesting a procedural or administrative reason rather than a mechanical one. The overall picture is one of consistent, trouble-free upkeep across multiple test cycles. The mileage accumulation tells a coherent story. Between the October 2020 test at 76,157 miles and the February 2022 test at 86,189 miles, the car covered roughly 10,000 miles in sixteen months, a rate of about 7,500 miles per year. From February 2022 to January 2024, the odometer moved from 86,189 to 95,077 miles, adding nearly 9,000 miles over almost two years, a slower pace of around 4,700 miles annually. The final jump to 95,909 miles by July 2025 represents only 832 miles in over sixteen months, indicating the car has seen very light use recently or may have spent extended periods stationary. The annualised average of approximately 6,394 miles across the vehicle's fifteen-year life sits squarely within typical UK norms, so there is no evidence of extreme underuse or punishing high-mileage abuse. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The 2022 failure, even without recorded defects, warrants a close look at the braking system and suspension, as these are the most common reasons for retests on this model. Check the condition of the rear calipers for signs of binding, inspect the front and rear coil springs for sag or fracture, and examine the suspension bushes for perishing, all of which are known weak points on the Grand C-Max platform. Given the low recent mileage, inspect the tyres for flat-spotting and perishing of the sidewalls, which can occur from prolonged standing rather than wear from use. A brief road test at varying speeds will reveal any emerging drivetrain vibration or exhaust blow that a stationary MOT check might not fully expose. The clean paper record is encouraging, but a hands-on assessment remains essential before committing to purchase.