2013 Ford S-MAX 1.6L Diesel · EA63 NRY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, as evidenced by the clean pass in the most recent inspection on 30 January 2026 at 101,009 miles. This follows a period of consistent passing, suggesting that the current owner is maintaining the car to meet legal standards. While a failure was recorded in late January 2024, the subsequent pass without advisories indicates that any identified issues were rectified immediately before the re-test. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 12,922 miles between the January 2023 and January 2024 tests, followed by a more gradual accumulation of roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles annually through to 2026. This lower annual mileage suggests the car is used for short-distance trips, which generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components but can sometimes lead to age-related rubber degradation or fluid breakdown not seen on high-mileage vehicles. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most susceptible to wear on an S-Max of this vintage. Although the MOT record shows no current advisories, the inspector should check for early signs of suspension bushing wear and control arm play which often manifest on lower-mileage cars. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches is essential, as the MOT test only identifies significant rust once it reaches a specific depth.