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SJ13 CZU

2013 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,773 mi
Last recorded132,773 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 CZU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 132,773 miles

Exhaust noisy Rear silencer removed

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside/offside lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 132,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most forward Trailing arm bush marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy Rear silencer removed

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside/offside lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 123,155 miles

Exhaust noisy Rear silencer removed (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside/offside low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both nearside/offside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside/offside low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 116,960 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 116,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 111,365 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 111,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 105,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged, not affecting light output

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,403 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit damage

Pass 22 Feb 2020 95,415 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 95,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 89,371 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 82,149 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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,776 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,734 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 67,733 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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SJ13 CZU is a 2013 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJ13 CZU, 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 SJ13 CZU registered?

SJ13 CZU is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for SJ13 CZU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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