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BD13 MTZ

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,480 mi
Last recorded116,480 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 MTZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 116,480 miles

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

Offside Rear position light on tailgate sometimes blinking

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 116,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position light on tailgate sometimes blinking

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 103,887 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 103,887 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 88,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 88,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 80,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,713 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 72,713 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 58,901 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 58,901 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 57,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 50,920 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 50,920 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 46,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2017 46,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MTZ is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MTZ, 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 MTZ registered?

BD13 MTZ is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 July 2013.

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