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FJ13 VLM

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,101 mi
Last recorded80,101 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 VLM
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 80,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 80,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 71,991 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre fitted incorrectly (inside outside)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 71,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre fitted incorrectly (inside outside)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 64,900 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 58,904 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 58,904 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 53,100 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 48,926 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 48,926 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - amowing hhim (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 45,097 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 45,097 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 38,929 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 38,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,961 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,317 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 VLM is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ13 VLM registered?

FJ13 VLM is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 8 April 2013.

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