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YB13 VCW

2013 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,893 mi
Last recorded114,893 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 VCW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 114,893 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 114,893 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 105,986 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 100,704 miles

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))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 97,192 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 94,509 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 92,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2020 88,833 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 80,690 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 71,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Slightly wearing from edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,134 miles

Both front (o/s - n/s) Tyres wearing uneven (inner shoulders)

Both rear (o/s - n/s) Tyres stepped

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (o/s - n/s) (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear 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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YB13 VCW is a 2013 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YB13 VCW, 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 YB13 VCW registered?

YB13 VCW is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 July 2013.

Is YB13 VCW safe to buy?

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