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BJ13 DLE

2013 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,367 mi
Last recorded109,367 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 DLE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 109,367 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded away and chained in place as temp repair

Front Both front tyre`s bald inner edges O/S/F worse

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 109,150 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed in lower spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounts corroded away and chained in place as temp repair

Front Both front tyre`s bald inner edges O/S/F worse

Nearside Headlamp aim too high DONE - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high DONE - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 98,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 92,416 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 92,416 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 86,293 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 86,250 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 78,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 73,215 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 73,215 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 67,302 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,086 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 56,261 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 45,852 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 32,096 miles

Both rear tyres feathering/going out of shape on inner edge

Both rear tyres perished

Engine cover fitted

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

Front brake discs worn/starting to lip

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake discs worn/lipped

Under trays fitted

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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BJ13 DLE is a 2013 Ford S-max in Blue 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 BJ13 DLE, 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 BJ13 DLE registered?

BJ13 DLE is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 June 2013.

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