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BF63 YBW

2013 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,893 mi
Last recorded71,893 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF63 YBW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 71,893 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 66,738 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 61,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 56,178 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 28 Sep 2021 49,999 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 49,995 miles

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 45,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 43,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 37,893 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 37,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 31,472 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 31,472 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ELECTRICAL WIRING WAS FOULING ON EXHAUST TAIL PIPE. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 24,213 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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BF63 YBW is a 2013 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF63 YBW, 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 BF63 YBW registered?

BF63 YBW is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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