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AE63 VML

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,848 mi
Last recorded127,848 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 VML
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 127,848 miles

sounds like an injector is not seated correctly causing a chuffing as gases pass by the seat where the injector sits in the head.

Fail 15 Apr 2025 127,825 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))

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

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

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

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

sounds like an injector is not seated correctly causing a chuffing as gases pass by the seat where the injector sits in the head.

Pass 3 May 2024 118,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 109,519 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 100,105 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 100,105 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))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 88,364 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 135,094 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 135,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge 215/50ZR 17 95 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,633 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 65,019 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 53,459 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,954 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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AE63 VML is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Black 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 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 AE63 VML, 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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AE63 VML is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 17 September 2013.

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