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FE13 VUB

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,774 mi
Last recorded112,774 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE13 VUB
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 112,774 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 112,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 101,515 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 91,850 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 91,767 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 80,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 75,119 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 70,965 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 68,181 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 68,181 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 63,552 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 58,144 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 58,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 52,927 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing thin

Fail 20 Jan 2017 52,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing thin

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 4 Feb 2016 47,202 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine and under covers fitted

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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FE13 VUB is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FE13 VUB, 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 FE13 VUB registered?

FE13 VUB is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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