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BD13 JLV

2013 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,560 mi
Last recorded157,560 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 JLV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 157,560 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 141,320 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 122,090 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 122,086 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2017 118,560 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,168 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 82,274 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre Is Warning Out From Inner Wall

Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,843 miles

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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BD13 JLV is a 2013 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD13 JLV, 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.

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BD13 JLV is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 July 2013.

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