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BD13 VBK

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

132,290 mi
Last recorded132,290 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 VBK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 132,290 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2025 118,007 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 109,032 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 99,534 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 99,534 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 91,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 80,677 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 80,635 miles

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 15 May 2020 73,457 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 73,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 65,582 miles

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

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 16 May 2018 54,267 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 54,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 45,143 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,235 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 32,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VBK is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc 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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

BD13 VBK is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is BD13 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 VBK 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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