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FJ13 LBN

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,958 mi
Last recorded97,958 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 LBN
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 97,958 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2026 97,958 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired brake caliper slightly binding requires stripping (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 97,956 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested unable to do brake test on rollers due to front calipers osf seized requires replacing (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure nsf headlight mount cracked insecure but wont fall off (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged brake caliper siezed (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire exhaust heat shield loose resting on exhaust (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bottom arms mounting perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired brake caliper slightly binding requires stripping (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 89,890 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 89,885 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 83,447 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 83,447 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 78,437 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 78,435 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,683 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,405 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 61,405 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 48,167 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 40,282 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,614 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 32,614 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 24,759 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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FJ13 LBN is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ13 LBN, 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 FJ13 LBN registered?

FJ13 LBN is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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