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WA13 TFE

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,431 mi
Last recorded162,431 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA13 TFE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 162,431 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 162,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 140,441 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 140,440 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 120,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 115,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 108,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower end corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 108,142 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower end corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 99,485 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and becoming worn at the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 87,869 miles

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Becoming worn at the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 87,869 miles

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Becoming worn at the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 79,625 miles

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Partial failure of the inner lamp LED unit. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 71,858 miles

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Engine obscured by trim and under tray

Pass 30 Nov 2016 65,034 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,517 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 62,517 miles

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

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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WA13 TFE is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WA13 TFE, 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 WA13 TFE registered?

WA13 TFE is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is WA13 TFE safe to buy?

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