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YB13 XXJ

2013 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,463 mi
Last recorded119,463 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 XXJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 119,463 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 May 2026 119,381 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm Front Bush loose in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2026 116,409 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 113,284 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 113,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 112,854 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row centre cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 112,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row centre seat belt receiver buckle outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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 edges devoid of tread replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 104,104 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front inner driveshaft c v boot is weeping grease

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 104,104 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust hanger is broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front inner driveshaft c v boot is weeping grease

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 95,875 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 95,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 82,096 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre rear seatbelt buckle has missing cover, but still functions. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Body component slightly loose ns mirror damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged NSF quite worn edge and several cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF disc inner face quite pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn os rear axle pivot bush starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs rusty. Also spring plates/wishbone assy. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 71,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both os & ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr axle bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs very rusty at bases (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring plates/wishbones quite rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 71,168 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working prs (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both os & ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr axle bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs very rusty at bases (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring plates/wishbones quite rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 63,218 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT. ALSO OSF QUITE WORN. 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded very rusty rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 55,987 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged BUCKLE COVER MISSING. BUCKLE STILL FUNCTIONS OK. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR BUSH ALSO STARTING TO DELAMINATE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 55,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSR ARM NOW MOVES SIDEWAYS. NEEDS RENEWAL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged BUCKLE COVER MISSING. BUCKLE STILL FUNCTIONS OK. (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS NOW QUITE WORN. REC RENEWAL SOON. DISCS APPEAR OK AT PRESENT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR BUSH ALSO STARTING TO DELAMINATE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 44,127 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges & perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx,3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,084 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,521 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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YB13 XXJ is a 2013 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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