2013 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · AK13 KHM
2013 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 157,363 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK13 KHM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 157,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
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AK13 KHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford S-Max (AK13 KHM) between July 2016 and August 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
AK13 KHM Mileage History
- 28/07/201633,992 mi
- 24/07/201743,412 mi+9,420 mi
- 24/07/201743,412 mi
- 19/07/201852,182 mi+8,770 mi
- 31/07/201964,634 mi+12,452 mi
- 31/07/202075,046 mi+10,412 mi
- 31/07/202075,046 mi
- 30/07/202186,196 mi+11,150 mi
- 06/08/2022104,786 mi+18,590 mi
- 01/08/2023117,284 mi+12,498 mi
- 19/07/2024133,338 mi+16,054 mi
- 15/07/2025142,092 mi+8,754 mi
- 15/07/2025142,098 mi+6 mi
- 06/08/2026157,363 mi+15,265 mi
Average of roughly 12,309 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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