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AE09 JEM

2013 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,068 mi
Last recorded191,068 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 JEM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 191,068 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 31 Jul 2024 173,301 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 152,771 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 142,960 miles

Exhaust Rear Metal Heat Shroud Loose/Rattling

Nearside Rear Lamp Outer Lens Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Fail 25 Jul 2022 142,957 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Rear Metal Heat Shroud Loose/Rattling

Nearside Rear Lamp Outer Lens Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near/On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Badly Worn on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 26 Jul 2021 132,671 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Sets - Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in Tread ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Unevenly on Inner Tread/Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside Rear of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 120,728 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 111,442 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 111,442 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 89,378 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 70,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 70,087 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 45,935 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 45,935 miles

Brake performance not tested rear disc and pad worn metal-metal (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pad worn metal-metal (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45-18 mich (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45-18 mich (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min limit (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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AE09 JEM is a 2013 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE09 JEM, 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 AE09 JEM registered?

AE09 JEM is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 September 2013.

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