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BL13 EAP

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,795 mi
Last recorded117,795 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 EAP
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 117,795 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 113,959 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 113,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 109,805 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 109,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,959 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 104,902 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,278 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,037 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 90,033 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 81,885 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 81,880 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,317 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 57,485 miles

Boot full at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear bumper has damaged to O/S - unclipped

Fail 4 Oct 2017 57,484 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Boot full at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear bumper has damaged to O/S - unclipped

Pass 22 Sep 2016 44,063 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,076 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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BL13 EAP is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL13 EAP, 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 BL13 EAP registered?

BL13 EAP is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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