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SY63 MFU

2013 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,266 mi
Last recorded126,266 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 MFU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 126,266 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners + cannot fully see! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + cannot fully see inners! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 126,062 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners + cannot fully see! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + cannot fully see inners! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,175 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 100,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 100,897 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 91,642 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 82,458 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 73,494 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 66,405 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded inner surface

Pass 1 Dec 2018 59,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 53,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed away ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring components

rear panel scuffs

Fail 23 Nov 2017 53,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed away ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers and under trays obscuring components

rear panel scuffs

Pass 8 Sep 2016 47,905 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 47,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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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SY63 MFU is a 2013 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY63 MFU, 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 SY63 MFU registered?

SY63 MFU is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 November 2013.

Is SY63 MFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY63 MFU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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