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AO13 XBL

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,598 mi
Last recorded132,598 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 XBL
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 132,598 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 Sep 2026 132,598 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correct (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Sep 2025 123,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly on wear marks centre tread 215x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 Sep 2024 116,448 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 116,447 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2023 109,519 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row centre seat missing

Fail 13 Sep 2023 109,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row centre seat missing

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 16 Sep 2022 99,007 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear accident damage to bumper area

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle rear seat missing

Fail 15 Sep 2022 99,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on outer edge 215x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear accident damage to bumper area

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle rear seat missing

Pass 20 Sep 2021 88,663 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged/ not clipped in bracket

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 1.6mm and sidewall has cut not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,551 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged/not clipped in bracket

Fail 25 Sep 2020 79,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215x55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge badly worn/other tread area low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged/not clipped in bracket

Pass 27 Sep 2019 72,335 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear accident damage

Fail 27 Sep 2019 72,335 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215x55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear accident damage

Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,618 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 60,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,702 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,719 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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AO13 XBL is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Ford Grand C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 63,729 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 AO13 XBL, 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 13 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 AO13 XBL registered?

AO13 XBL is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 9 July 2013.

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