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BJ13 YXX

2013 Ford S-max

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,900 mi
Last recorded105,900 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 YXX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 105,900 miles

BOTH rear tailing arm bushes DETERIORATING,

Nearside Front STRONG ADVICE: tyre on 2mm, outer/inner treads/edges bald.

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link joint gaitor split.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front STRONG ADVICE: tyre on 3mm, inner tread/edge bald.

Offside Rear tyre inner tread wearing unevenly.

Pass 23 Jun 2025 96,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 85,494 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed central row seat belt webbing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 85,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on outer tread with ply exposed / also on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed central row seat belt webbing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit / also worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 77,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer treads / also cut to outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm front mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 77,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer treads / also cut to outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm front mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 67,959 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper has slight damage, No sharp projection outwards

Fail 29 Jun 2022 67,959 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Bumper has slight damage, No sharp projection outwards

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 59,383 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 53,570 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 36,275 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,820 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2016 21,499 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 YXX is a 2013 Ford S-max in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ13 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

BJ13 YXX is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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