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EF13 XER

2013 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,059 mi
Last recorded99,059 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 XER
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 99,059 miles

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

Front coolant level low

Front under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NR/OR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 98,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front coolant level low

Front under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NR/OR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 88,092 miles

Central Front gear box has a slight leak

Nearside Front pad wearing

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover cracking perishing

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring rusty

Offside Front pad wearing

Offside Front track rod end dust cover cracking perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring rusty

dpf flexi bracket broken exhaust still supported by support bar

Fail 24 Jan 2025 88,090 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps number plate bulb flashing (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps number plate bulb flashing (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front gear box has a slight leak

Nearside Front pad wearing

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover cracking perishing

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring rusty

Offside Front pad wearing

Offside Front track rod end dust cover cracking perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring rusty

dpf flexi bracket broken exhaust still supported by support bar

Pass 2 Feb 2024 79,717 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi bracket broke exhaust still supported

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

Nearside Rear coil spring rusty

Offside Rear coil spring rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2023 71,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edges (both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 70,847 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x4 ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 63,056 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 54,794 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 54,710 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 43,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 39,933 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 31,292 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 29,279 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 21,785 miles

REAR SEATS NOT IN USE

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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EF13 XER is a 2013 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XER, 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 XER registered?

EF13 XER is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 July 2013.

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