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VU13 OCW

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,653 mi
Last recorded107,653 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 OCW
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 107,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 107,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Also worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 98,991 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 89,336 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 89,336 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 79,132 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2021 66,348 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 60,888 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 60,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 57,215 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 51,125 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 51,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 42,969 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit X 3 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 42,969 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit X 3 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 36,902 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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VU13 OCW is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Silver 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 VU13 OCW, 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 VU13 OCW registered?

VU13 OCW is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 5 April 2013.

Is VU13 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 OCW 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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