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99,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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)
REAR SEATS NOT IN USE
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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