2013 Ford Grand C-Max MOT pass rate: 70.8% (13,284 tests)
Is the 2013 Grand C-Max getting worse?
Pass rate of 2013-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72.3% -2.3 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 70.7% -2.5 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 69.4% -2.8 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2013 Grand C-Max
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2,464 | 26.3% |
| 2 | Tyres | 1,939 | 20.7% |
| 3 | Brakes | 1,673 | 17.8% |
| 4 | Suspension | 1,210 | 12.9% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 639 | 6.8% |
| 6 | Visibility | 533 | 5.7% |
All Grand C-Max years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 15,483 | 66.7% | -2.5 pts | 104,124 |
| 2012 | 11,224 | 70.3% | -1.0 pts | 97,650 |
| 2013 (this page) | 13,284 | 70.8% | -2.5 pts | 89,638 |
| 2014 | 12,106 | 72.0% | -3.9 pts | 82,237 |
| 2015 | 11,195 | 75.5% | -3.3 pts | 73,682 |
| 2016 | 19,487 | 77.0% | -4.3 pts | 64,864 |
| 2017 | 11,537 | 80.3% | -3.8 pts | 53,421 |
| 2018 | 8,078 | 80.1% | -6.2 pts | 43,748 |
| 2019 | 3,231 | 82.1% | -6.3 pts | 32,490 |
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FAQs
Is a 2013 Ford Grand C-Max reliable?
2013-registered examples passed 70.8% of their MOT tests (13,284 tests, 2023–2025), -2.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 13 years old with a median 89,638 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2013 Grand C-Max?
The median tested example shows 89,638 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2013 Grand C-Max?
In this cohort petrols pass 73.9% of tests against 70.3% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.