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VK63 FUP

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,145 mi
Last recorded171,145 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK63 FUP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 171,145 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 171,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2024 156,221 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 139,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 123,921 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 107,070 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 95,046 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 82,067 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 65,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 49,207 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 33,388 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly inner edges

Mileage incorrect on failure sheet job number entered - mileage was :33347

Fail 25 Oct 2016 15,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres worn unevenly inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner & outer edges (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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VK63 FUP is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK63 FUP, 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

How do I check the history of VK63 FUP?

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What year was VK63 FUP registered?

VK63 FUP is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 November 2013.

Is VK63 FUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK63 FUP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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