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BD13 LZN

2013 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,849 mi
Last recorded131,849 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 131,849 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 131,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 109,316 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 86,822 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 78,460 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 78,453 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 72,142 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

windscreen small chips

Pass 20 Jul 2021 66,153 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 66,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 61,371 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 55,858 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 55,858 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 48,613 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,031 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 41,031 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 34,583 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 LZN is a 2013 Ford S-max in Blue 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 LZN, 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 BD13 LZN registered?

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

Is BD13 LZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 LZN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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