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OU13 VYF

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,024 mi
Last recorded170,024 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU13 VYF
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 170,024 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure

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

Towbar corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2026 170,024 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

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

Towbar corroded

Pass 30 May 2025 160,210 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 May 2025 160,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jun 2024 150,676 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Jun 2024 150,676 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 140,801 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

towbar corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2023 140,801 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

towbar corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 130,944 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 130,940 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 120,393 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 112,868 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 112,867 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 104,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 104,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 95,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 May 2017 83,052 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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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OU13 VYF is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OU13 VYF, 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 OU13 VYF registered?

OU13 VYF is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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