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AY13 OAD

2013 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

197,598 mi
Last recorded197,598 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 OAD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 197,598 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 197,571 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 16 Dec 2024 186,641 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 186,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 177,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 177,502 miles

Exhaust system insecure all mountings broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 164,523 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 144,007 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding, no significant effort recorded; <40 both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 144,007 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding, no significant effort recorded; <40 both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 120,297 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 117,325 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 101,775 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 84,065 miles

rear brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,210 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,933 miles

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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AY13 OAD is a 2013 Ford S-max in Grey 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 AY13 OAD, 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 AY13 OAD registered?

AY13 OAD is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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