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SJ13 CPV

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,001 mi
Last recorded142,001 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 CPV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 142,001 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

General surface corrosion to front and rear subframe /steering and suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing with in tread also slightly feathered 3.4 mm YOM 2023 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drivers seat height adjuster handle cover missing-sharp metal protuding

Fail 24 Sep 2026 142,001 miles

Body panel insecure tailgate trim/number plate housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged first row (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached due to trim/housing insecure (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

General surface corrosion to front and rear subframe /steering and suspension components

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing with in tread also slightly feathered 3.4 mm YOM 2023 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Drivers seat height adjuster handle cover missing-sharp metal protuding

Pass 13 Oct 2025 127,876 miles

Body component slightly loose Number Plate Light Trim Insecure but not likely to become detatched (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Both number plate light lens' insecure

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Clutch pedal rubber/ anti-slip device missing

Fail 9 Oct 2025 127,677 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Limit: 0.55 Actual Value: 1.11 (Mean Average from 6 Accelerations) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Body component slightly loose Number Plate Light Trim Insecure but not likely to become detatched (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Both number plate light lens' insecure

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Clutch pedal rubber/ anti-slip device missing

Pass 5 Sep 2024 111,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 111,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 101,321 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 101,321 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 71,708 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 62,409 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row seat

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 62,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row seat

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 51,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2016 39,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,403 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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SJ13 CPV 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 SJ13 CPV, 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 SJ13 CPV registered?

SJ13 CPV is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 15 May 2013.

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