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VU62 VBY

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,460 mi
Last recorded153,460 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 VBY
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 153,460 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer and inner edge worn and cracked

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge cracked

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge worn and cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2021 149,856 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 136,825 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 136,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 123,258 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 110,356 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs heavily lipped and scored

Pass 8 Dec 2017 91,165 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

not able to fully inspect near side rear adult belts due to sealt in the down position

Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,359 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 66,359 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres worn low

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,402 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 50,402 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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VU62 VBY is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU62 VBY, 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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VU62 VBY is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 15 January 2013.

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