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DS13 VDC

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,087 mi
Last recorded136,087 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 VDC
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 136,087 miles

Emmisions higher than normal for type of car

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY HEAVILY worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 119,009 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2025 119,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 105,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 92,898 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 92,898 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 83,596 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2022 83,596 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 72,717 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged middle seat belt clasp secondary retaining spring missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 72,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged middle seat belt clasp secondary retaining spring missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge of raised tread bald and cord exposure is imminent (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge of raised tread bald and cord exposure is imminent (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 66,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner and outer edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner and outer edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 66,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner and outer edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner and outer edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2019 58,482 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 48,165 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2018 48,165 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,416 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

front tyres worn low on edges

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

middle row center seat belt not inspected

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2016 26,978 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,572 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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DS13 VDC is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS13 VDC, 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 DS13 VDC registered?

DS13 VDC is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is DS13 VDC safe to buy?

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