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EA13 VAU

2013 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,396 mi
Last recorded156,396 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA13 VAU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 156,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 May 2026 156,395 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin leaking under bonnet by air filter housing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2025 148,410 miles

Temp Fuel Cap Fitted.

Pass 24 Oct 2024 141,880 miles

Exhaust rear heat sheild loose from floor fittings.

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low 2.5mm left on

Fail 17 Oct 2024 141,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewal 225/50 R17 Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear heat sheild loose from floor fittings.

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low 2.5mm left on

Pass 16 Oct 2023 134,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 134,616 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords serval small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 130,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes are splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 124,104 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on shoulders and treads down to 3mm.

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in front suspension lower arm rear mount bushes both sides of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2020 117,061 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 96,325 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 74,333 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 74,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 55,481 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 55,481 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,370 miles

front wipers smearing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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EA13 VAU is a 2013 Ford S-max in Grey 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 EA13 VAU, 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 EA13 VAU registered?

EA13 VAU is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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