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SH13 VKR

2013 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,871 mi
Last recorded123,871 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 VKR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 123,871 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 123,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/F and N/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/R and N/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 119,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 111,752 miles

Offside Front link arm dust cover deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2022 97,845 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 97,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 83,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated needs attention (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

back seats down at time of test (not in use) not allowing full inspection of seats belts

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

front lower suspension arms both front bushes deteriorating

front tyres both inner treads worn

nearside headlight beam image not very good

Pass 6 May 2020 74,622 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner light(tailgate) (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,574 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 45,216 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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SH13 VKR is a 2013 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SH13 VKR, 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 SH13 VKR registered?

SH13 VKR is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is SH13 VKR safe to buy?

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