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AB53 GMS

2013 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,720 mi
Last recorded82,720 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford C-max56,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 GMS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 82,720 miles

Offside Rear tyre uneven on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2025 82,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre uneven on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2024 74,837 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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 cracking (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 7 Mar 2024 74,837 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 31 Mar 2023 64,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 53,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake travel

Fail 28 Mar 2022 53,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Mar 2021 43,090 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,281 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 39,042 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 33,468 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,861 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wear

Pass 24 Mar 2016 24,010 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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AB53 GMS is a 2013 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 56,363 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 C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB53 GMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 13 years old, this Ford C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB53 GMS registered?

AB53 GMS is a 2013 Ford C-max, first registered on 5 April 2013.

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