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SV63 WMU

2013 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,058 mi
Last recorded135,058 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV63 WMU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 135,058 miles

nearside front foglight not working

Fail 4 Mar 2026 135,055 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front foglight not working

Pass 10 Mar 2025 129,374 miles

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

springs corroded, suspension components corroded, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Aug 2023 121,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 121,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 108,571 miles

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,4,2,mm on inner with damage to tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,4,2,mm on inner with damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 108,570 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bumper sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached at headlight loose and coming away from body (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central heat shield loose

Front brake warning lamp on in dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,4,2,mm on inner with damage to tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,4,2,mm on inner with damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 94,274 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 94,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play with gaitor burst (2.1.3 (b) (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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear main suspension arms forward most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear have cuts down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with wear lip and fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 1 Aug 2020 81,504 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 77,003 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 63,520 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 51,905 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 38,570 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 38,569 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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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SV63 WMU is a 2013 Ford S-max in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV63 WMU, 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 SV63 WMU registered?

SV63 WMU is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is SV63 WMU safe to buy?

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