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YR13 UBF

2013 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,154 mi
Last recorded144,154 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 UBF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 144,154 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 134,397 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 124,429 miles

Exhaust knocks on rear sub-frame

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Around mounting screws (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 124,429 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Exhaust knocks on rear sub-frame

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Around mounting screws (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 115,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smears left behind (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 105,284 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily rust lipped / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess mounting deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 96,441 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 91,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 78,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - worn unevenly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating

Pass 18 May 2018 64,142 miles

nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2017 51,914 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,875 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 39,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Engine engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Under shield fitted not allowing full inspection

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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YR13 UBF is a 2013 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YR13 UBF, 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 YR13 UBF registered?

YR13 UBF is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 July 2013.

Is YR13 UBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR13 UBF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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