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EK13 VBJ

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,948 mi
Last recorded113,948 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 113,948 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 106,553 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 106,553 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 99,481 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 89,335 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower grill damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust heatshield adrift

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 89,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower grill damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust heatshield adrift

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 79,129 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 69,988 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 69,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 62,518 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 50,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,791 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 33,384 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 27,321 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 VBJ is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK13 VBJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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