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A15 NCL

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,934 mi
Last recorded156,934 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 NCL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 156,934 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 156,934 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 145,206 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 134,708 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 123,417 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 113,367 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 113,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,211 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2019 97,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

cover fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 17 Oct 2018 78,163 miles

cover fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

near side wiper blade rubber splitting

Pass 2 Nov 2017 60,028 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 28 Oct 2016 42,762 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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A15 NCL is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,573 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 NCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 13 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A15 NCL registered?

A15 NCL is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 November 2013.

Is A15 NCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 NCL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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