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AO63 NBL

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,130 mi
Last recorded148,130 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 NBL
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 148,130 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray Fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2025 148,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray Fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2024 144,378 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 140,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle seat, outer cassing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 137,516 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 137,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 131,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 114,832 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 114,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 98,511 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 98,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 97,865 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 97,827 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 69,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 69,597 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,966 miles

CLUTCH RUBBER MISSING

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,856 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 21 Feb 2017 38,455 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,125 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 37,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NSR tyre tread low on outer edge

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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AO63 NBL is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO63 NBL, 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 AO63 NBL registered?

AO63 NBL is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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