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AE13 XCV

2013 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,442 mi
Last recorded245,442 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford C-max56,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 XCV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 245,442 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wing damaged

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 229,448 miles

Central heatshield loose

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

battery warning lamp on

Fail 4 Mar 2025 228,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central heatshield loose

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

battery warning lamp on

Pass 14 Mar 2024 212,852 miles

Offside Front wing damage

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 212,437 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front wing damage

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 122,176 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 122,176 miles

Headlamp aim too high dip (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both heatshields (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 110,450 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 103,508 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 103,506 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,088 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 63,573 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 49,260 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,353 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,940 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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AE13 XCV is a 2013 Ford C-max in Black 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 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 AE13 XCV, 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 AE13 XCV registered?

AE13 XCV is a 2013 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 March 2013.

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