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WM13 ELH

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,248 mi
Last recorded72,248 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM13 ELH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 72,248 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 65,736 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 58,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 53,446 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,104 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 5 Aug 2020 31,732 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 31,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 29,099 miles

Rear Unable to test rear 2 Seatbelts - tested as presented.

Fail 14 Aug 2019 29,099 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))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 26,986 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

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))

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

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 25 Aug 2017 22,968 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,150 miles

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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WM13 ELH 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 WM13 ELH, 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 WM13 ELH registered?

WM13 ELH is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is WM13 ELH safe to buy?

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