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FR13 PBU

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,193 mi
Last recorded161,193 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 PBU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 161,193 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe support leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 161,193 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe front support leg and transom bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth and centre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe support leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 141,877 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 141,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 129,801 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 129,800 miles

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

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 120,172 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 24 Feb 2022 108,635 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 108,635 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 94,413 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 92,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Oct 2020 92,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jul 2019 77,194 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 64,165 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 64,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 49,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,993 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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FR13 PBU is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FR13 PBU, 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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FR13 PBU is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 29 July 2013.

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