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YT63 LUD

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,155 mi
Last recorded145,155 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT63 LUD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 145,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and edges worn bald 215/60/r16 99v xl Point .S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and edges wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 145,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and edges worn bald 215/60/r16 99v xl Point .S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and edges wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 138,067 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 138,011 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended clasps not working (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 131,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/r16 99v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 131,062 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/r16 99v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 121,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on rear trailing arm is becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 121,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on rear trailing arm is worn and become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on rear trailing arm is becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 106,432 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 106,343 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 95,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,465 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,769 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 55,337 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,245 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of 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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YT63 LUD is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT63 LUD, 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 YT63 LUD registered?

YT63 LUD is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 September 2013.

Is YT63 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT63 LUD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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