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BK13 RZT

2013 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

276,163 mi
Last recorded276,163 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 RZT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 276,163 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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Fail 19 Dec 2025 276,163 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

car under seal

Pass 26 Dec 2024 265,778 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 264,838 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 262,663 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 256,792 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 247,822 miles

Most suspension components and prescribed areas showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 247,611 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Most suspension components and prescribed areas including front and rear subframes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2022 247,258 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Most suspension components and prescribed areas including front and rear subframes showing signs of corrosion

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 246,786 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 206,054 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 198,186 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 98,175 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,172 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 74,403 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 74,403 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 RZT is a 2013 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK13 RZT, 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 BK13 RZT registered?

BK13 RZT is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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