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EK13 NZJ

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,637 mi
Last recorded95,637 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 NZJ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 95,637 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and all components attached to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 95,630 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle tried to run on after first acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and all components attached to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 91,874 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 91,874 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 87,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 83,243 miles

Rear tyres are perishing slightly.

Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 75,702 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2020 72,820 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 64,925 miles

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

both rear tyres worn bald on very inner edges

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

rear seats folded away and covered at time of test. seat belts not inspected

Pass 15 May 2018 56,740 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 46,702 miles

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 36,455 miles

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

engine cover and under tray 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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EK13 NZJ is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EK13 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

EK13 NZJ is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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