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DS13 VLH

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,237 mi
Last recorded123,237 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 VLH
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 123,237 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 119,981 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 119,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 112,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 107,288 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 103,776 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 103,776 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm's (5.2.3 (e))

dash cam fitted by mirror

Pass 30 Jun 2020 89,202 miles

front exhaust blowing

nar indicator discoloured

Fail 30 Jun 2020 89,201 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

front exhaust blowing

nar indicator discoloured

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 11 Jun 2019 82,857 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 82,856 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,252 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 74,251 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,558 miles

Front Wipers not clearing screen affectively

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 66,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Wipers not clearing screen affectively

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,126 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 58,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VLH is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

DS13 VLH is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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