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YD13 PKA

2013 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,949 mi
Last recorded120,949 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD13 PKA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 120,949 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 120,949 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 113,960 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play near side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 108,104 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 101,966 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 101,966 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 95,648 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 95,585 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 89,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,819 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 78,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 66,648 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 51,876 miles

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Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Dec 2015 41,310 miles

Child seats fitted to rear unable to check seatbelts

Nail in nearside front tyre outer edge

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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YD13 PKA is a 2013 Ford S-max in Grey 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 YD13 PKA, 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 YD13 PKA registered?

YD13 PKA is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is YD13 PKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD13 PKA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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