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SJ13 DBV

2013 Ford Grand C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,914 mi
Last recorded99,914 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 DBV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 99,914 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 99,854 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 92,205 miles

underseal been applied

Fail 21 Nov 2024 92,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underseal been applied

Fail 30 Oct 2024 92,199 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underseal been applied

Pass 22 Jan 2024 85,815 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 77,563 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 68,552 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 61,286 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 61,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 53,962 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 53,895 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 43,952 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 34,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 34,420 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 25,595 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,674 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 DBV is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DBV, 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 DBV registered?

SJ13 DBV is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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