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BG13 YBS

2013 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,480 mi
Last recorded130,480 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 YBS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 130,480 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 103,022 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 86,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,366 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 29 Jul 2021 72,141 miles

Exhaust mounting defective over rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

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

front brake discs worn on inner faces

Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,120 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 64,050 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front brake discs worn

n/s front fog lamp broken

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 17 Jun 2020 63,041 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 63,041 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 49,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/45zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2018 35,195 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 33,124 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,298 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 YBS is a 2013 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG13 YBS, 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 YBS registered?

BG13 YBS is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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The MOT history for BG13 YBS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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