2013 Ford S-Max · 21,386 MOT tests
2013 Ford S-Max reliability
2013 Ford S-Maxs fail 35.6% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 15 S-Max years (21,386 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford S-Maxs: 34.6%)
- 35.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford S-Maxs: 34.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 90,049
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,386
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 8% of tests fail here (139% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Ford S-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.3%
- Tyres9.8%
- Suspension8.4%
- Body, chassis and structure8%
- Brakes6.6%
- Steering4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.05%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.94%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.76%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.42%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.17%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.76%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (23.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.4%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.21%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.26%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.31%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (5.88%)
Other years
Every Ford S-Max year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Ford S-Max reliable?
2013 Ford S-Maxs fail 35.6% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 15 S-Max years (21,386 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Ford S-Max MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.05% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.94% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.76% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Ford S-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Ford S-Max shows 90,049 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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