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EX13 JZC

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,767 mi
Last recorded106,767 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX13 JZC
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 106,767 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Secured on second safety catch (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 106,761 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Secured on second safety catch (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 100,278 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 100,265 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position On second catch (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 94,115 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 93,262 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 84,012 miles

Child lock malfunction light on dash

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cuts in sidewall but no cords 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV Joint gaiter has a slight cut in it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Bumper corner slightly insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cuts in sidewall but no cords showing 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from top of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper smearing

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen scratch damage, possibly from previous torn wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 84,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Child lock malfunction light on dash

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cuts in sidewall but no cords 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV Joint gaiter has a slight cut in it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Bumper corner slightly insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cuts in sidewall but no cords showing 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from top of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper smearing

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen scratch damage, possibly from previous torn wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 73,455 miles

Fuel tank heatshield slightly insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut in sidewall but not through to cords 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges and at 3mm 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perished 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 4 Sep 2021 73,455 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank heatshield slightly insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut in sidewall but not through to cords 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges and at 3mm 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perished 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,592 miles

Fuel tank heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cuts on sidewall 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cut on sidewall 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 26 Sep 2020 70,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel tank heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cuts on sidewall 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cut on sidewall 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Apr 2019 65,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 65,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 60,048 miles

Rear wiper smearing slightly

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2018 60,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper smearing slightly

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2017 54,672 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 48,230 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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EX13 JZC is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EX13 JZC, 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 EX13 JZC registered?

EX13 JZC is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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