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DY63 HFO

2013 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,515 mi
Last recorded116,515 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 HFO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 116,515 miles

Rear tyres uneven tread on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2024 107,414 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside trailing arm, Front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 96,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 85,638 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Offside and Nearside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 85,638 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Offside and Nearside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,429 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,439 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 69,577 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 69,577 miles

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,047 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 59,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 44,334 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,763 miles

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

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

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 225/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits 1.5mms (3.5.1g)

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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DY63 HFO is a 2013 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DY63 HFO, 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 DY63 HFO registered?

DY63 HFO is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is DY63 HFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY63 HFO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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