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VU63 VYG

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,381 mi
Last recorded144,381 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 VYG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 144,381 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm * 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 135,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner smooth also close to limit .. strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner smooth also close to limit .. strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 126,421 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 114,947 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 103,354 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 92,722 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 92,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess mount missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 86,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 86,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 69,911 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

o/s/f bumper damaged

rear row seats folded away and covered. seat belts not inspected

Pass 5 Feb 2018 52,605 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2018 52,605 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,938 miles

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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VU63 VYG is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU63 VYG, 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 VU63 VYG registered?

VU63 VYG is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is VU63 VYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU63 VYG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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