2013 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · DA13 ENV

The 2013 Ford S-Max presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 3 September 2024 at 120,257 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken four-year clean MOT sequence with zero advisories. The maintenance trend is steady rather than worsening, showing no escalation in mechanical or structural concerns across the available record. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 9,250 miles per year. The records show 93,888 miles in August 2021, 96,529 in September 2022, 99,222 in September 2023, and 120,257 by September 2024. The jump of over 21,000 miles in the final twelve months is the only anomaly, suggesting heavier use in that period than prior years. Prior to that, the low annual increments imply light motoring or possible periods of limited running. The DVSA data itself is sparse on faults, with no advisories ever raised on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, exhaust, or corrosion. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean sheet. The sudden mileage rise to 120,257 by September 2024 places extra latent wear on brake discs, coil springs, and drivetrain seals that a pass test does not itemise. The 2024 result is now near twenty-two months old relative to today's date, so tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and underbody structural integrity must be verified fresh. No recurring faults appear in the history, yet the absence of advisories across four tests points to either diligent upkeep or tests conducted without granular reporting. Given the age and the recent high-mileage year, focus the viewing on front suspension arm bushes, rear subframe corrosion, and handbrake caliper operation. The previous keeper clearly kept the vehicle to a test-pass standard, but the lack of flagged consumable wear across 26,000 miles warrants suspicion of minimal interim servicing. Confirm full service history against the odometer before purchase.