2013 Ford S-MAX 1.6L Diesel · YP13 ABX

This Ford S-Max presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent record of passing its MOT tests. The most recent test on 9 December 2025 at 91,449 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the vehicle failed a test one day prior on 8 December 2025, the absence of listed defects suggests a minor administrative error or a trivial rectification that was resolved immediately. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 7,035 miles per year. The distance covered between the December 2022 test at 78,707 miles and the December 2024 test at 85,536 miles shows steady usage. A more significant increase occurred between December 2024 and December 2025, where the odometer rose by 5,913 miles. This indicates the car has remained in active use rather than sitting idle, which generally benefits the health of seals and battery longevity. The MOT history is exceptionally clean, showing no advisories or failures related to suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural corrosion over the last four years. This lack of recorded defects suggests a disciplined approach to maintenance by the previous owners. It is rare for a thirteen-year-old vehicle to avoid all advisories, which implies the car has been well-kept or has benefited from proactive part replacements outside of the MOT cycle. A physical inspection should still focus on common age-related wear that MOT testers might overlook if it does not meet a failure threshold. Check the condition of the coil springs for hairline cracks and inspect the brake pads for remaining thickness. Given the clean record, the buyer should verify that the service history matches this level of care, specifically looking for evidence of timing belt and water pump replacements, as these are critical maintenance items for this engine regardless of a clean MOT sheet.