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BT13 CEF

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,537 mi
Last recorded95,537 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 CEF
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 95,537 miles

Both Rear Axle Bushes Worn/Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed Off On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 95,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Both Rear Axle Bushes Worn/Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed Off On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 85,652 miles

Nearside Front unable to check track rod end due to x/s play in bottom ball joint

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 x 50 x 17 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 85,652 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached X/S PLAY DANGEROUS (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front unable to check track rod end due to x/s play in bottom ball joint

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 x 50 x 17 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 74,611 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight scalloping on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 65,684 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 56,258 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,923 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 47,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking to the shoulders and inner edge heavily scrubbed almost through to ply or cords and treads low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking to the shoulders and inner edge heavily scrubbed almost through to the ply or cords and treads low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking in the treads and inner edge heavily scrubbed almost through to the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 34,835 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 seats ()

nearside rear tyre has minor cracking to the side wall

Pass 1 May 2018 26,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated and minor cracking to both shoulders

Pass 4 May 2017 18,700 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 4 May 2016 13,965 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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BT13 CEF is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT13 CEF, 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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BT13 CEF is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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