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EK13 BPU

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,188 mi
Last recorded121,188 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 BPU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 121,188 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Also damaged (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 121,188 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Also damaged (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 111,424 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 111,424 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 102,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 102,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 94,286 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 82,340 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped - Inner surface worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 82,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly positioned (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly stepping (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped - Inner surface worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in sidewall and badly stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 71,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 71,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,167 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks very weak (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 60,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure middle outer seat loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks very weak (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,388 miles

under try fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2018 43,187 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,823 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 33,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,358 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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EK13 BPU is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EK13 BPU, 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 EK13 BPU registered?

EK13 BPU is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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