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WF13 NXL

2013 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,475 mi
Last recorded98,475 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF13 NXL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 98,475 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 98,475 miles

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

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 98,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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 (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 91,904 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 91,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 82,573 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 82,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,595 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 68,595 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 60,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,313 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 49,313 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 39,177 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 39,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 28,720 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 27,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WF13 NXL is a 2013 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WF13 NXL, 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 WF13 NXL registered?

WF13 NXL is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 May 2013.

Is WF13 NXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF13 NXL shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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