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YC13 NKH

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,699 mi
Last recorded104,699 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 NKH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 104,699 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 104,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 99,798 miles

3 of the tyres severe outer kerb wear

Fail 6 Feb 2024 99,741 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

3 of the tyres severe outer kerb wear

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 95,801 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BOARDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 87,706 miles

b/s/r trailing arm front bushes

Fail 27 Jan 2022 87,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing centre row (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing rear row (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

b/s/r trailing arm front bushes

centre exhaust shield loose

Pass 1 Apr 2021 80,129 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 71,851 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 58,450 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 45,665 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,781 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,185 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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YC13 NKH is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC13 NKH, 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 NKH registered?

YC13 NKH is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 May 2013.

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The MOT history for YC13 NKH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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