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E24 NHC

2013 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,696 mi
Last recorded111,696 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 NHC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 111,696 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 105,519 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 96,178 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 86,024 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 86,003 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central heat shield loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2022 78,421 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 66,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 May 2021 66,609 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2020 60,069 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 60,069 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 50,415 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 42,818 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 32,397 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 32,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 23,466 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 23,466 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 3mm (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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E24 NHC is a 2013 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E24 NHC, 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 E24 NHC registered?

E24 NHC is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is E24 NHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E24 NHC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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