2013 Ford S-MAX 2.2L Diesel · CM04 HOW
2013 Ford S-MAX (2.2L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 99,330 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CM04 HOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 99,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CM04 HOW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford S-Max (CM04 HOW) between February 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CM04 HOW Mileage History
- 20/02/202471,787 mi
- 22/11/202479,614 mi+7,827 mi
- 25/11/202479,621 mi+7 mi
- 20/11/202590,323 mi+10,702 mi
- 20/11/202599,330 mi+9,007 mi
Average of roughly 15,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
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