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SL13 HBP

2013 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,848 mi
Last recorded108,848 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 HBP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 108,848 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 108,848 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 98,526 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 98,515 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment and rubber boot split (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 87,350 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 80,190 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,067 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Pass 27 Aug 2020 64,276 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Nearside Rear Exhaust hanger corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Pass 16 Aug 2018 49,069 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm front bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Fail 15 Aug 2018 49,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread and scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm front bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Worn to 2mm

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre scrubbing on inner edge/ cracking in tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn to3mm

Under trays fitted obscuring some views

Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,076 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
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SL13 HBP is a 2013 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SL13 HBP, 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 SL13 HBP registered?

SL13 HBP is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 August 2013.

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