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EF13 HVU

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,259 mi
Last recorded101,259 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 HVU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 101,259 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 96,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 93,406 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 88,162 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 81,370 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 ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 75,856 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 66,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt On NSR,Central and OSR passenger seats. ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner treads are out of shape and down to 2mm. Tyre 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 41,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Tyre size 235/45 WR18 XL

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5-2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 41,390 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm VERY ! Bald on inner edge and 1.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Very bald on inner edge and 1mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Tyre size 235/45 WR18 XL

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5-2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 31,240 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 HVU is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black 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 HVU, 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 HVU registered?

EF13 HVU is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is EF13 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 HVU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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