2013 Ford S-MAX 1.6L Petrol · EA63 VCP
2013 Ford S-MAX (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 96,742 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EA63 VCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 96,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EA63 VCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford S-Max (EA63 VCP) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EA63 VCP Mileage History
- 24/10/202382,536 mi
- 30/10/202382,538 mi+2 mi
- 24/10/202489,411 mi+6,873 mi
- 03/11/202596,742 mi+7,331 mi
- 03/11/202596,742 mi
Average of roughly 7,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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