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SV13 NCU

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,186 mi
Last recorded134,186 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 NCU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 134,186 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 130,382 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 130,382 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 130,364 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 118,998 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 113,337 miles

Exhaust shield insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 108,223 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 108,223 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 88,020 miles

stone chip za

Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,678 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 56,648 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 56,648 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 37,560 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 37,559 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 31,879 miles

both rerar tyres have wear on the edges

Pass 9 Feb 2016 15,587 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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SV13 NCU is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 SV13 NCU, 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 SV13 NCU registered?

SV13 NCU is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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