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SP13 VYU

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,050 mi
Last recorded128,050 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 VYU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 128,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 116,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 104,209 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Centre rear exhaust mounting corroded and weakened.

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer CV gaiters perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint upstream of NSR silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

OS number plate lamp missing (bulb and holder still present and functioning).

OSF headlamp front bracket fractured.

Fail 3 Jun 2024 104,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Damage to outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Centre rear exhaust mounting corroded and weakened.

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer CV gaiters perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint upstream of NSR silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

OS number plate lamp missing (bulb and holder still present and functioning).

OSF headlamp front bracket fractured.

Pass 12 Jun 2023 91,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 80,509 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 80,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 68,220 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 68,219 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2020 59,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing smooth on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre stepping on inside edge

Fail 1 Jun 2020 59,137 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing smooth on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre stepping on inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2019 47,581 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 isofix child seats.

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))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 47,139 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 isofix child seats.

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

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,874 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 23,789 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2016 15,660 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SP13 VYU is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black 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 SP13 VYU, 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 SP13 VYU registered?

SP13 VYU is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is SP13 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP13 VYU 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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