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EF13 DFC

2013 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,857 mi
Last recorded60,857 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 DFC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 60,857 miles

Front bumper damaged on the offside corner

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 60,857 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 51,042 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of o/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 42,136 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 42,100 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 38,304 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 38,304 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 33,583 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 30,365 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,993 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 29,993 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 29,993 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 20,657 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 16,809 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,142 miles

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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EF13 DFC is a 2013 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF13 DFC, 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 EF13 DFC registered?

EF13 DFC is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 June 2013.

Is EF13 DFC safe to buy?

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