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EK63 TEV

2013 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,749 mi
Last recorded144,749 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK63 TEV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 144,749 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Broken but adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 137,943 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 137,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 129,381 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 129,381 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 120,967 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 120,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall minor damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 120,577 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))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall minor damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 110,635 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 110,446 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,904 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 88,179 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 74,989 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 53,308 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 36,249 miles

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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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EK63 TEV is a 2013 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc 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 EK63 TEV, 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 EK63 TEV registered?

EK63 TEV is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 October 2013.

Is EK63 TEV safe to buy?

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