Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138 (2013)
2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138
CarHunch analysed 115 real MOT records for the 2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2013 S-MAX diesel has a serious reliability problem: its 51% first-time pass rate sits nearly 30 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, making it a notably weak performer. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety-critical failures aren't the issue—instead, owners are dealing with repeated smaller faults that require multiple visits to get an MOT certificate.
At almost 99,000 miles, these vehicles are well-used but not exceptionally high-mileage for their age, yet they're still averaging 0.43 failures per test, suggesting mechanical wear is catching up faster than it should. If you're considering one, budget for regular repair costs and always get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the drivetrain and emissions systems, where diesels of this age typically show their weak spots.
What to check before buying a 2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 114 | 50.7% | 0.44 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138 vehicles fall between 81,338 and 111,130 miles.
2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 58 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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