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EF13 XHL

2013 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,708 mi
Last recorded91,708 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 91,708 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 91,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on inner edge in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges near wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 81,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 81,285 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))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 74,865 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective But still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 74,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective But still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 71,376 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 68,289 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 66,283 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 58,856 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 53,116 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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,102 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 46,102 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,746 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 39,746 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 XHL 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 66.7%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

EF13 XHL is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is EF13 XHL safe to buy?

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