2013 Ford Grand C-Max · 15,132 MOT tests
2013 Ford Grand C-Max reliability
2013 Ford Grand C-Maxs fail 34.4% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 Grand C-Max years (15,132 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Grand C-Maxs: 31%)
- 34.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Grand C-Maxs: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 82,885
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,132
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 10.2% of tests fail here (43% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Ford Grand C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17%
- Tyres10.2%
- Brakes8.2%
- Suspension5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Body, chassis and structure3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 4.4%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.06%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.24%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.09%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 2.98%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.17%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.09%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.73%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.84%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.91%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Ford Grand C-Max reliable?
2013 Ford Grand C-Maxs fail 34.4% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 Grand C-Max years (15,132 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Ford Grand C-Max MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (4.4% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.06% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Ford Grand C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Ford Grand C-Max shows 82,885 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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