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DA62 LWU

2013 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,414 mi
Last recorded155,414 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 LWU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 155,414 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 155,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2025 140,903 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 140,903 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2024 126,648 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2024 126,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 May 2023 101,363 miles

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

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

Offside 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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 96,096 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 92,034 miles

Rear seats 2nd row folded.

Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,005 miles

Parking brake lever near end of reserve travel.

Rear seats 2nd row, folded.

Pass 7 Feb 2019 73,090 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 61,995 miles

Font tyres worn on inner edges.

Rear seats folded.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 50,061 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 36,799 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges o/s rear tyre tread distorted

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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DA62 LWU is a 2013 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA62 LWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DA62 LWU?

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What year was DA62 LWU registered?

DA62 LWU is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 February 2013.

Is DA62 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 LWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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