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BK13 JHE

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,836 mi
Last recorded92,836 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 JHE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 92,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 92,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 85,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 81,935 miles

front brake discs poor condition near limit

front tyres starting to wear on edges

rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 26 Jun 2023 76,641 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 70,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes both sides at front worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges and both cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 66,349 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,709 miles

Both front tyres worn low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Pass 29 May 2019 56,177 miles

N/S/R side light inner light strip appears to have light sorces not working (LED bulbs flickering and n/w)

Slight bend at N/S/F wheel inner rim area

Pass 21 May 2018 38,602 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 38,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 32,464 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 23,650 miles

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

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

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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BK13 JHE is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc 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 BK13 JHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK13 JHE?

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What year was BK13 JHE registered?

BK13 JHE is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is BK13 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 JHE 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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