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BF13 APX

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,524 mi
Last recorded117,524 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 APX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 117,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 115,388 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and inners both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sidelight led on tailgate inop, outer working

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively s) ( worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2025 115,386 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached securing bolt hanging out dog bone arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and inners both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sidelight led on tailgate inop, outer working

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively s) ( worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2024 106,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 89,492 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 75,211 miles

both front tyres almost to cord on inner edges of treads and very close to legal limit

Pass 28 Apr 2021 66,880 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 66,880 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 58,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping in tread close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 58,357 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively thin and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape and splitting and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping in tread close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 50,963 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 50,963 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush excessively debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 40,711 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped with pads worn 65%

Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,665 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

diesel emissions to clean for smoke reading

Pass 25 Feb 2016 24,025 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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BF13 APX is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF13 APX, 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 BF13 APX registered?

BF13 APX is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is BF13 APX safe to buy?

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