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H21 SMH

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,644 mi
Last recorded141,644 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 SMH
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 141,644 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tape on light lens covering hole

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 141,644 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tape on light lens covering hole

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

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 133,173 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 9 May 2023 114,814 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 100,771 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

repair to the nearside rear light unit

Fail 9 May 2022 100,771 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

repair to the nearside rear light unit

Pass 17 May 2021 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 85,174 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 85,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,014 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 72,780 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,381 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,630 miles

Nearside Rear reflector broken

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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H21 SMH is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Blue 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 H21 SMH, 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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H21 SMH is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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