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YC13 DVY

2013 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,105 mi
Last recorded120,105 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 DVY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 120,105 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 98Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Flickering (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Flickering (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 106,285 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear suspension components - rusty/corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2024 106,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres - BALD ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components - rusty/corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 93,028 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - lower arms rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 80,581 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 68,161 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 68,161 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 56,446 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 44,863 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 43,295 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 40,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner shoulder

Fail 30 Apr 2018 40,616 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner shoulder

Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,453 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YC13 DVY is a 2013 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC13 DVY, 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 YC13 DVY registered?

YC13 DVY is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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