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HU53 MEL

2013 Ford Grand C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,384 mi
Last recorded90,384 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU53 MEL
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 90,384 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 90,256 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 76,504 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 66,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 56,072 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 46,518 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 44,399 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 39,463 miles

both rear tyre walls some perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2018 33,221 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 26,964 miles

BOTH front tyres side walls damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2016 20,189 miles

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2016 20,189 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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HU53 MEL is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HU53 MEL, 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 HU53 MEL registered?

HU53 MEL is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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