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AE63 VMZ

2013 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,295 mi
Last recorded63,295 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 VMZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 63,295 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 63,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 59,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OS+NS inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main arm bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main arm bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 54,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 50,116 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 50,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2021 46,429 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 43,229 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 43,078 miles

Emissions not tested engine stopped during warm up (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 40,093 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 34,319 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 33,814 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 33,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 28,073 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 22,836 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

undertrays fitted

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 VMZ is a 2013 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AE63 VMZ, 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 VMZ registered?

AE63 VMZ is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 September 2013.

Is AE63 VMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 VMZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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