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EK13 ZGU

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,088 mi
Last recorded107,088 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 ZGU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 107,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR * (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 98,003 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 88,852 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner and outer edges 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 80,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth inner edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 69,339 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 69,338 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 61,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 61,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 55,581 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,931 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 45,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 37,091 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 37,091 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 30,999 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear centre seat

Pass 7 Aug 2016 23,146 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 11,768 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 ZGU is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGU, 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 ZGU is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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