2013 Ford S-MAX 1.6L Diesel · EX13 SVO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent MOT test on 27 August 2024. Although it recorded a failure just five days prior at the same mileage of 117,561 miles, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects suggests that a specific mechanical issue was identified and rectified immediately. Since 2021, the car has maintained a clean record without any recurring advisories or failures, indicating a consistent level of mechanical upkeep over the last three testing cycles. At 117,561 miles over 13 years, the vehicle averages approximately 9,000 miles per annum, which aligns closely with typical UK usage figures for a large MPV. The mileage progression shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 15,700 miles covered between August 2021 and 2022, and another 12,900 miles between September 2022 and 2023. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to perished seals, brake, or fuel-related issues. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear components common to a vehicle of this age and mileage. While the MOT history is clean of structural failures, the buyer should inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for signs of wear or leakage. Given the brief failure in August 2024, it is worth verifying the specific reason for that failure to ensure the repair was thorough rather than a temporary. Checking for surface corrosion around the wheel arches and sills remains a priority, as these are common areas of vulnerability for the S-Max platform despite a clean MOT history.