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EF13 HLE

2013 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,861 mi
Last recorded98,861 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 HLE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 98,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2025 83,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2024 78,243 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 72,333 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 61,549 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 61,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 50,028 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 35,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 29,724 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,770 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 17,368 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 HLE is a 2013 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EF13 HLE, 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 EF13 HLE registered?

EF13 HLE is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is EF13 HLE safe to buy?

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