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YL13 DKO

2013 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,318 mi
Last recorded72,318 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL13 DKO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 72,318 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to exhaust and some suspension components

Covers obscuring testable items

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 66,503 miles

Corrosion to exhaust and some suspension components

Covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 66,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Corrosion to exhaust and some suspension components

Covers and undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 61,046 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 61,046 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 60,160 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 60,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 54,860 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 54,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 42,239 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 40,640 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x

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

Fail 17 May 2021 40,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 36,775 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear/lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cuts

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 31,970 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 26,727 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 12 May 2017 20,292 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 14,170 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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YL13 DKO is a 2013 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YL13 DKO, 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 YL13 DKO registered?

YL13 DKO is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is YL13 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL13 DKO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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