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BG63 KZB

2013 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,862 mi
Last recorded140,862 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 KZB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 140,862 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 140,862 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 135,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 129,382 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 116,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 116,221 miles

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both lamps (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 108,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,964 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Nearside Rear Inner side light out

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

Rear coil springs corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 95,964 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Nearside Rear Inner side light out

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear coil springs corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 81,796 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side light (leds) not working

Rear coil springs (lower parts) heavily corroded

heat shield over rear exhaust silencer slightly insecure/loose

Fail 25 Sep 2019 81,796 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner side light (leds) not working

Rear coil springs (lower parts) heavily corroded

front and rear brake pads wearing low

heat shield over rear exhaust silencer slightly insecure/loose

Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,572 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 66,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 52,062 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 52,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 38,580 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 38,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BG63 KZB is a 2013 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BG63 KZB, 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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BG63 KZB is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 November 2013.

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