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BG13 YBP

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,690 mi
Last recorded119,690 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 YBP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 119,690 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2026 119,447 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned stuck on (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed o/s and n/s against body where rear subframe bushes have worn (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 108,353 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine undertray fitted limiting view of some components

Fail 2 Jan 2025 108,353 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine undertray fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 4 Jan 2024 96,897 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear ( front) bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine undertray fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 23 Dec 2022 86,300 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 86,300 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 70,216 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 58,832 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 58,832 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 51,741 miles

Nearside Front 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 ()

Fail 22 May 2018 51,741 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,586 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 37,251 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,046 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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BG13 YBP is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG13 YBP, 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 BG13 YBP registered?

BG13 YBP is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is BG13 YBP safe to buy?

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