2013 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · SP13 VHL
2013 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 99,136 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP13 VHL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2022
- 99,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
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SP13 VHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2013 Ford S-Max (SP13 VHL) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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