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DE63 ARU

2013 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,704 mi
Last recorded140,704 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 ARU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 140,704 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2025 133,770 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 124,374 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 113,711 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 105,591 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 94,587 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2023 94,279 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 87,857 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 71,481 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 66,341 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2018 54,778 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2017 43,555 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2016 36,062 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 36,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

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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DE63 ARU is a 2013 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DE63 ARU, 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

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What year was DE63 ARU registered?

DE63 ARU is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 October 2013.

Is DE63 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 ARU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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