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EK13 VMH

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,878 mi
Last recorded98,878 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 VMH
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 98,878 miles

Central Rear seat missing at time of test

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no access to boot seats / belts

Fail 5 Dec 2025 98,833 miles

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

Central Rear seat missing at time of test

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no access to boot seats / belts

Pass 16 Dec 2024 91,672 miles

Central Rear seat missing at time of test

no access to boot seats / belts

Fail 2 Dec 2024 91,560 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed + cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no access to boot seats / belts

Central Rear seat missing at time of test

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 83,212 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges and cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres worn on edges

engine x bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2022 72,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine x under covers fitted / corrosion on n/s/f spring / n/s/r tyre stepping on inner

Pass 29 Dec 2021 66,917 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall / engine x under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 60,211 miles

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

engine x under covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 56,360 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 40,888 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 26,269 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 22,537 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 17,983 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 VMH is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Brown 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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

EK13 VMH is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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