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EF13 OXE

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,070 mi
Last recorded100,070 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 100,070 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 99,997 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 91,293 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant, thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 91,292 miles

Fuel pipe leaking O/S/F area pipe to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant, thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 83,171 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 83,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 81,748 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 73,541 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 73,533 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,493 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,208 miles

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

Rear axle bushes getting worn both sides

Pass 21 May 2019 51,112 miles

Rear axle bushes getting worn

Fail 17 May 2019 51,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn joint/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm metal showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very very worn but just legal but could do with replacing tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle bushes getting worn

Pass 30 May 2018 38,969 miles

Rear suspension arms front bushes starting to lift away and get worn

Fail 24 May 2018 38,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms front bushes starting to lift away and get worn

Pass 9 Jun 2017 26,179 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 21,876 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 21,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged chunk missing from alloy wheel rim you can see tyre beed (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 OXE is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OXE, 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 OXE registered?

EF13 OXE is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 July 2013.

Is EF13 OXE safe to buy?

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