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VN13 TYF

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,244 mi
Last recorded74,244 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 TYF
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 74,244 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))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 74,243 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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 22 Mar 2024 73,279 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 16 Feb 2023 67,383 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 67,383 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 63,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 63,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 56,436 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 53,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 47,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 39,856 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both o/s + n/s child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

items removed from the drivers view prior to testing.

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Fail 23 Feb 2018 39,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both o/s + n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both o/s + n/s (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both o/s + n/s child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

items removed from the drivers view prior to testing.

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 31,922 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Fail 1 Jun 2016 26,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undertray fitted obscuring view

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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VN13 TYF is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN13 TYF, 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 VN13 TYF registered?

VN13 TYF is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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The MOT history for VN13 TYF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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