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BL13 VBC

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,482 mi
Last recorded60,482 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 VBC
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 60,482 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 60,482 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 49,498 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 46,532 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 42,541 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 38,909 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 35,816 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 33,850 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 30,539 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,257 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 23,851 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 18,823 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 VBC is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

BL13 VBC is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is BL13 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL13 VBC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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