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BD13 MLF

2013 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,427 mi
Last recorded100,427 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 100,427 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 100,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 77,278 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 76,936 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 73,596 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 73,595 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 69,365 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Airfreshner removed from drivers rear view mirror.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cover broken. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 69,364 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer cv gaitor split and leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Airfreshner removed from drivers rear view mirror.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cover broken. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,805 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 66,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 60,678 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 56,696 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 56,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,008 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 MLF is a 2013 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MLF, 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 MLF registered?

BD13 MLF is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 August 2013.

Is BD13 MLF safe to buy?

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