2013 Ford S-MAX 1.6L Diesel · PX63 RFL
2013 Ford S-MAX (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 81,754 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,754 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX63 RFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 81,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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PX63 RFL 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 (PX63 RFL) between January 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PX63 RFL Mileage History
- 03/01/202469,756 mi
- 12/07/202473,032 mi+3,276 mi
- 28/09/202473,033 mi+1 mi
- 05/09/202581,748 mi+8,715 mi
- 05/09/202581,754 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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