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ML13 DYU

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,383 mi
Last recorded100,383 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 DYU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 100,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 91,027 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 91,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 82,951 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 76,188 miles

coolant low

Pass 31 Jan 2022 69,850 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 63,129 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 55,754 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 55,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill cover loose

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 47,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 38,569 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Jan 2018 38,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2017 28,506 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 28,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,795 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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ML13 DYU is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ML13 DYU, 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 ML13 DYU registered?

ML13 DYU is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 8 July 2013.

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