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EJ13 SZV

2013 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,554 mi
Last recorded115,554 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 SZV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 115,554 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 105,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 89,968 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 89,941 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Secondary rear (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 77,549 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 77,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 3rd row seat belt buckle not working. Cleared debris now working as should. (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 64,386 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 59,561 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 ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 59,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 45,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable & on 3mm ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn traling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn traling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 32,183 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn traling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn traling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 22,229 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 12,617 miles

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

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

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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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EJ13 SZV is a 2013 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ13 SZV, 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 EJ13 SZV registered?

EJ13 SZV is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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