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SJ13 XLK

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,874 mi
Last recorded106,874 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 XLK
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 106,874 miles

Centre heatshield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 106,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 102,314 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 89,076 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 89,076 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 89,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 84,099 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 70,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various areas of minor body damage

Pass 29 Jan 2021 57,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear, and both centre seats

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder significantly devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine, under trays and floor covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2021 57,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken and headlight loose (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens significantly broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear, and both centre seats

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder significantly devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine, under trays and floor covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2019 40,104 miles

engine cover fitted

rear brake pads worn

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 27,370 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 16,190 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 16,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 3,877 miles

Under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components

Fail 1 Aug 2016 3,877 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour White light showing through damaged lens (1.1.A.3e)

Under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 3,625 miles

Nearside Rear bumper reflector cracked

Nearside Rear side light lens cracked

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 XLK is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

SJ13 XLK is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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