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YH13 AAU

2013 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,972 mi
Last recorded118,972 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH13 AAU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 118,972 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 118,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 108,305 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 108,162 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 97,435 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 87,693 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 87,693 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 79,594 miles

dsm cant detect any smoke

Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,362 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 77,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 66,794 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 66,794 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 54,752 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,216 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 41,834 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 40,303 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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YH13 AAU is a 2013 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YH13 AAU, 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 YH13 AAU registered?

YH13 AAU is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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