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BD13 KAA

2013 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,682 mi
Last recorded156,682 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 KAA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 156,682 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 156,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 147,889 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 147,859 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour on the wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 134,772 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 123,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Sep 2020 123,080 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2019 104,087 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 79,538 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 74,301 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 74,301 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 69,953 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2017 69,953 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 68,220 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 62,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 53,986 miles

Offside Rear np. plate lamp inop

Pass 18 Nov 2015 46,974 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 39,738 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 KAA is a 2013 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KAA, 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 KAA registered?

BD13 KAA is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 July 2013.

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