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VN63 YJB

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,135 mi
Last recorded120,135 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN63 YJB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 120,135 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 111,201 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 103,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 93,435 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 84,720 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,568 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 70,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge/shoulder ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 50,301 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 49,713 miles

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

trays & covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 37,250 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides bold (4.1.E.1)

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

trays & covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2016 37,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides bold (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

trays & covers fitted

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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VN63 YJB is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VN63 YJB, 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 VN63 YJB registered?

VN63 YJB is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is VN63 YJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN63 YJB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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