2013 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · LK63 MDX
2013 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 111,581 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK63 MDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 111,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
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LK63 MDX 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 (LK63 MDX) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Central Front Exhaust system insecure - Mount after flexi (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))”.
LK63 MDX Mileage History
- 09/09/202497,935 mi
- 17/09/202498,039 mi+104 mi
- 08/09/2025104,596 mi+6,557 mi
- 24/09/2026111,581 mi+6,985 mi
- 24/09/2026111,581 mi
Average of roughly 6,688 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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