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GF13 VHC

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,288 mi
Last recorded148,288 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF13 VHC
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 148,288 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 139,012 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 131,436 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 121,509 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 121,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 112,157 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 112,156 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 106,443 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 106,442 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 87,487 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 87,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 May 2018 76,698 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,781 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 67,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 59,307 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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GF13 VHC is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GF13 VHC, 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 GF13 VHC registered?

GF13 VHC is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is GF13 VHC safe to buy?

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