2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Ford Grand C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

4,443 MOT tests in 2024. 63.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time63.8%
Failed or needed repairs36.2%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,443 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working5.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
    254 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    234 marked dangerous
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    172 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  9. Horn: not working1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.2%
  2. Brakes12.2%
  3. Tyres11.3%
  4. Suspension7.1%
  5. Body & chassis5.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  8. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Ford Grand C-Max?

In 2024, 63.8% of 2013 Ford Grand C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,443 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Ford Grand C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Ford Grand C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).