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EK13 VLM

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,776 mi
Last recorded37,776 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 VLM
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 37,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 36,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 35,540 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 27 Oct 2022 33,590 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 28 Oct 2021 31,257 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 31,257 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 29,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 26,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see fully with wheels on but inner pad appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see fully with wheels on but inner pad appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under guards fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 22,167 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 22,165 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 17,866 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 26 Apr 2016 13,549 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 VLM is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Brown with a 998cc petrol 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 EK13 VLM, 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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EK13 VLM is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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