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NX13 VJL

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,429 mi
Last recorded128,429 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX13 VJL
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 128,429 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 120,434 miles

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

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 on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2023 108,121 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2023 108,108 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak expansion tank below min level (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2022 97,127 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 97,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 9 Dec 2020 76,482 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 76,357 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,352 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 63,351 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 48,482 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inoperative (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 43,581 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 43,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,137 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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NX13 VJL is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NX13 VJL, 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 NX13 VJL registered?

NX13 VJL is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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