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CU63 VTJ

2013 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,418 mi
Last recorded112,418 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU63 VTJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 112,418 miles

underbody components corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2025 101,119 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,164 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 70,842 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s n/s ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 58,207 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 47,976 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 47,976 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 37,478 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 37,478 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 29,092 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Dec 2018 29,091 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 22,795 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 22,771 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 17,016 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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CU63 VTJ is a 2013 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 CU63 VTJ, 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 CU63 VTJ registered?

CU63 VTJ is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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