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AE63 KOU

2013 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,658 mi
Last recorded101,658 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 KOU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 101,658 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 101,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 100,068 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 96,847 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 93,453 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 89,907 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 80,931 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 55,332 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush un-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,522 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 29,070 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 29,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 24,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AE63 KOU is a 2013 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AE63 KOU, 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 AE63 KOU registered?

AE63 KOU is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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