Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 115 vehicles, the 2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138 (2013)

115 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89% first-time pass rate

2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138

CarHunch analysed 115 real MOT records for the 2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

89%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.43

Over 4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

99k

Middle half: 81k–111k

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These stats describe 115 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 115 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	114	88.9%	0.44

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

98,710

typical

81,338

low mileage

111,130

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138 vehicles fall between 81,338 and 111,130 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 81,338 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 81,338–111,130 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138s sit.

⚠ Over 150,025 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2013 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 138s are 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.43

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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