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YJ13 ZHE

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,133 mi
Last recorded113,133 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 ZHE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 113,133 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 113,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 109,327 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust shield slightly loose

Pass 6 Mar 2024 103,842 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

exhaust shield slightly loose

Pass 27 Feb 2023 96,512 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 91,746 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 91,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 87,306 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad worn .offside front brake disc surface reduced due to corrosion.

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

Rear brake pads worn thin

all tyres worn thin on tread, inner edges.nearside rear position lamp reduced.number plate 2nd bulb not working.

Fail 21 Feb 2021 87,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn blade arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pad worn .offside front brake disc surface reduced due to corrosion.

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

all tyres worn thin on tread, inner edges.nearside rear position lamp reduced.number plate 2nd bulb not working.

Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,474 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 69,786 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 57,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,652 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YJ13 ZHE is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YJ13 ZHE, 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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YJ13 ZHE is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 March 2013.

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