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EK13 VJY

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,867 mi
Last recorded96,867 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 VJY
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 96,867 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Front coil springs corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 96,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Front coil springs corroded

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 88,969 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 88,969 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 81,617 miles

Nearside Mirror casing has temporary repair

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Oct 2023 81,617 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Mirror casing has temporary repair

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 74,623 miles

Engine oil level close to minimum mark

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Temporary repair to nearside mirror casing

Fail 7 Oct 2022 74,623 miles

Engine oil level close to minimum mark

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Temporary repair to nearside mirror casing

Pass 25 Sep 2021 67,312 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 67,312 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished and wearing on edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and wearing on edge

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and wearing on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2019 52,803 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 51,454 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,993 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 47,993 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,528 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 42,955 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 VJY is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VJY, 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 VJY registered?

EK13 VJY is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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The MOT history for EK13 VJY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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