2013 Ford S-MAX 2.2L Diesel · LT63 VBB
2013 Ford S-MAX (2.2L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 124,235 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT63 VBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 124,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
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LT63 VBB MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford S-Max (LT63 VBB) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
LT63 VBB Mileage History
- 06/09/202377,139 mi
- 26/09/202478,705 mi+1,566 mi
- 16/09/2025100,167 mi+21,462 mi
- 17/09/2025100,245 mi+78 mi
- 08/09/2026124,235 mi+23,990 mi
Average of roughly 15,669 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Steering Rack FailureSerious
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- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
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