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SP13 VXU

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,829 mi
Last recorded170,829 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 VXU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 170,829 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 170,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 167,888 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 167,477 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 161,841 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 149,210 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 149,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 139,352 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 131,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge(215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge(215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 131,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge(215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge(215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 117,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear seats down unable to check seats or belts

oil level low

Fail 14 May 2019 117,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear seats down unable to check seats or belts

oil level low

Pass 9 May 2018 106,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil change due

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 May 2018 106,214 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil change due

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 97,733 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and also corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and also corroded (3.5.1i)

windscreen is cracked but not with in the swept zone

Fail 24 May 2017 97,732 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and also corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and also corroded (3.5.1i)

windscreen is cracked but not with in the swept zone

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,061 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 90,059 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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SP13 VXU is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SP13 VXU, 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 SP13 VXU registered?

SP13 VXU is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is SP13 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP13 VXU shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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