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AK13 KHO

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,876 mi
Last recorded142,876 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 KHO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 142,876 miles

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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2025 142,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Damaged bracket (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 130,100 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 112,366 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 112,356 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 98,899 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition (scored)

nearside wing mirror/side repeater damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2021 86,880 miles

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

Exhaust system mounts are corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 86,880 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system mounts are corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 79,756 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers badly corroded rear box

Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,827 miles

Exhaust system brackets are corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 72,827 miles

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

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

Exhaust system brackets are corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 61,768 miles

both front tyres starting to show wear on edges and both rear tyre starting to show wear on inner edges

slight damage to nearside wing mirror

Pass 14 Jul 2017 49,418 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 37,665 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

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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AK13 KHO is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black 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 AK13 KHO, 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 AK13 KHO registered?

AK13 KHO is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 August 2013.

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