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EJ13 CBY

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,615 mi
Last recorded105,615 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 CBY
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 105,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 99,526 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 99,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 90,912 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts - and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 90,912 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts - and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 84,705 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 76,682 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 69,990 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 64,458 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 54,254 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 41,414 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre treads stepped

Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

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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EJ13 CBY is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ13 CBY, 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 EJ13 CBY registered?

EJ13 CBY is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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