CarVerify

Free Car Check

SH13 VNG

2013 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,832 mi
Last recorded68,832 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 68,832 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 63,159 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 53,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 51,569 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 51,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 49,299 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 49,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 46,004 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 40,223 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 33,854 miles

N/S/Rear tyre cracking on the outer edge.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,346 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 20,622 miles

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
Full Ford S-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SH13 VNG is a 2013 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNG, 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

How do I check the history of SH13 VNG?

You can check the full history of SH13 VNG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SH13 VNG registered?

SH13 VNG is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is SH13 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 VNG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH13 VNG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SH13 VNG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.