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AO13 BZU

2013 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,412 mi
Last recorded115,412 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 BZU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 115,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 105,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 105,912 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 98,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 90,558 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,367 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 67,959 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 52,783 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 43,617 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,533 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,598 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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AO13 BZU is a 2013 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,573 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO13 BZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 13 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO13 BZU registered?

AO13 BZU is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AO13 BZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 BZU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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