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BJ13 YEC

2013 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,788 mi
Last recorded141,788 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 141,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 128,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 115,028 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 107,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 104,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of oil (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Nearside Front mirror indicator faded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread 215/60r16 dated 2017

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources no plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside fuel cap trim missing

oil service light up on dash oil level ok

Fail 14 May 2021 104,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of oil (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Nearside Front mirror indicator faded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread 215/60r16 dated 2017

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources no plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside fuel cap trim missing

oil service light up on dash oil level ok

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearing limit and mud & snow type (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 92,223 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 91,821 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor has a light smear of grease around inner end

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear seats folded in downward position, unable to inspect seats / seatbelts

emissions too clean to produce a reading

engine cover / under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 3 Jun 2019 91,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor has a light smear of grease around inner end

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear rear seats folded in downward position, unable to inspect seats / seatbelts

emissions too clean to produce a reading

engine cover / under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,807 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,889 miles

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

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

Rear rear seats folded in downward position not allowing full inspection

engine cover / under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2016 57,031 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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BJ13 YEC is a 2013 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BJ13 YEC, 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 YEC registered?

BJ13 YEC is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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