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BD13 XTA

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,282 mi
Last recorded50,282 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 50,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 45,568 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 41,166 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 38,483 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 36,627 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 36,627 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 34,883 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn x2 trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 34,883 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn x2 trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 33,012 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 33,012 miles

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both rear doors not opening from inside or outside (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 31,447 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 29,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 25,309 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 20,894 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 XTA is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

BD13 XTA is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 July 2013.

Is BD13 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 XTA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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