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BD13 JUX

2013 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,359 mi
Last recorded121,359 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 JUX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 121,359 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 116,772 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 116,762 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake. (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear lower suspension arms rusty.

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2024 109,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass cracked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 109,030 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass cracked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 103,860 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

children seats fitted to all rear seat

Pass 14 Oct 2022 96,867 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 93,691 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted.exhaust.rear coil spring slightly corroded.exhaust hanger brocken.n/s/r/tyre perishing.

Fail 22 Dec 2021 93,405 miles

Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted.exhaust.rear coil spring slightly corroded.exhaust hanger brocken.n/s/r/tyre perishing.

Pass 21 Dec 2020 86,657 miles

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

under tray fitted.exhaust slightly corroded.both side trialing arm bushes slightly poor condition.

Fail 18 Dec 2020 86,644 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under tray fitted.exhaust slightly corroded.both side trialing arm bushes slightly poor condition.

Pass 26 Jun 2019 77,846 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear stalk slightly poor condition

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 77,845 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,215 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,626 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder within prescribed area

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bad (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bad (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2016 56,585 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JUX is a 2013 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JUX, 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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What year was BD13 JUX registered?

BD13 JUX is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 July 2013.

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