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YC13 PTU

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,595 mi
Last recorded182,595 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 PTU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 182,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyres On Rear Different Size

Pass 19 Feb 2025 160,711 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 138,462 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 130,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 117,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 102,779 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 94,212 miles

exhaust rusty in places

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,292 miles

Engine cover fitted / Under vehicle cover fitted /Sill covers fitted

Exhaust rusty

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

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

Smoke test carried out, no reading detected by smoke meter 0.00, therefore plate reading 0.51m-1 reached

Fail 20 Jun 2019 86,292 miles

Engine cover fitted / Under vehicle cover fitted /Sill covers fitted

Exhaust rusty

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Smoke test carried out, no reading detected by smoke meter 0.00, therefore plate reading 0.51m-1 reached

Pass 16 Apr 2018 72,705 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 59,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 46,570 miles

front pads low approx 80% worn

offside tyre 3mm

rear trailing arm bushes seperating

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 PTU 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 YC13 PTU, 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 YC13 PTU registered?

YC13 PTU is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 May 2013.

Is YC13 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC13 PTU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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