2013 Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · MA13 DHO

The Ford Grand C-Max presents a broadly roadworthy profile as of the 29 May 2025 test, where the examiner passed the vehicle at 166,668 miles with no defects logged. Maintenance trend appears stable across the recorded history, though an anomalous failure on 23 May 2025 at 166,636 miles with no defects recorded demands clarification. The sequence from 22 March 2022 through 13 March 2024 shows consecutive passes with zero advisories, indicating previous owners met statutory standards without flagged wear. Mileage stands high for a thirteen year old model, averaging roughly 12,800 miles per year against the recorded 166,668. The odometer advanced from 107,387 on 22 March 2022 to 128,600 on 28 March 2023, a brisk 21,213 mile spell. By 13 March 2024 the count read 143,830, then leapt to 166,636 by 23 May 2025 across a fourteen month interval. Such accumulation signals sustained use, yet the test cadence remains consistent with no prolonged standing periods. Despite the clean MOT ledger, a buyer must physically scrutinise wear prone items unseen by the bare pass results. The tester would not have logged suspension bushes, coil springs or brake disc thickness unless beyond limits, so inspect front lower arms and rear trailing bushes for play. Examine subframe and sills for corrosion given the age and winter salt exposure. Verify the May 2025 failure cause via DVLA or DVSA records, as no defect entry suggests administrative mismatch rather than mechanical fault. Tyres and wiper blades show no advisory but at this mileage expect near end of life on consumables. Conduct a road test to detect binding calipers or uneven brake wear, and request service invoices to confirm cambelt intervals. High mileage Grand C-Max units often conceal worn engine mounts and exhaust emissions drift, so a pre purchase inspection remains prudent.