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AY63 YHZ

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,931 mi
Last recorded131,931 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 YHZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 131,931 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all exhaust system heavily corroded

all rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2025 131,931 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

all exhaust system heavily corroded

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 114,247 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face corroding and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorating and worn inner edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorating and worn inner edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2024 114,247 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face corroding and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorating and worn inner edge 2.9mm (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 deteriorating and worn inner edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroding

exhaust heatshield over rear silencer insecure

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 7 Sep 2023 103,540 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 103,540 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link bar upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 94,270 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,193 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face corroding and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 83,193 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face corroding and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,241 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 76,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,166 miles

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

exhaust corroded on joints and mountings

Fail 8 Oct 2019 68,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded on joints and mountings

Pass 4 Oct 2018 54,965 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2018 54,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 41,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front door lock not working from fob

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 28,317 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 28,317 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AY63 YHZ is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 AY63 YHZ, 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 AY63 YHZ registered?

AY63 YHZ is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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