2013 Ford S-MAX 2.2L Diesel · S28 HAL
2013 Ford S-MAX (2.2L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 116,221 miles. MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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S28 HAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 116,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S28 HAL 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 (S28 HAL) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S28 HAL Mileage History
- 13/02/202495,199 mi
- 12/02/2025105,763 mi+10,564 mi
- 12/02/2025105,763 mi
- 12/02/2026116,221 mi+10,458 mi
- 12/02/2026116,221 mi
Average of roughly 10,517 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Steering Rack FailureSerious
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- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
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