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YG13 XTE

2013 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,854 mi
Last recorded97,854 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 XTE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 97,854 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber , anti slip pad (1.1.2 (c))

Front undertray fitted , cover

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner and outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all rear suspension and components general corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2024 89,684 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip pad (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x nearside rear ()

all under rear suspension components general corrosion

undertray fitted , front

Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,779 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip pad (1.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x nearside rear ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2023 81,779 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip pad (1.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x nearside rear ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 74,150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,415 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x nearside rear ()

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2021 65,415 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x nearside rear ()

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left both (4.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,597 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 58,596 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 49,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 39,649 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,902 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted preventing access to full adult belt

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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YG13 XTE is a 2013 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG13 XTE, 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 YG13 XTE registered?

YG13 XTE is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is YG13 XTE safe to buy?

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