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YC13 VZS

2013 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,515 mi
Last recorded135,515 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 VZS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 135,515 miles

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2026 135,515 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2025 128,918 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 120,429 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 111,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 113,376 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 98,618 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 85,372 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 71,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,516 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 61,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2018 49,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre tread 3m/m close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2018 48,993 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp shows white light to rear (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre tread 3m/m close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 37,658 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 28,608 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Offside Front tyre has a nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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 VZS is a 2013 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

YC13 VZS is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 July 2013.

Is YC13 VZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC13 VZS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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