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SM13 GFE

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,698 mi
Last recorded69,698 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 GFE
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 69,698 miles

Under body covered with sealant

Fail 22 Jul 2026 69,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under body covered with sealant

Pass 26 Jun 2025 64,285 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2024 58,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake cables starting to stick / seize.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 53,318 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 47,261 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 40,752 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 37,367 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 34,293 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,027 miles

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

both front worn on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2017 26,352 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 26,352 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 24,186 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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SM13 GFE is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM13 GFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM13 GFE registered?

SM13 GFE is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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The MOT history for SM13 GFE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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