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BL13 FAU

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,421 mi
Last recorded169,421 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 FAU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 169,421 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed on edge. (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 163,046 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 163,045 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 limit +0.05 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 156,790 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 149,572 miles

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

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

boot full unable to check seats at rear

Pass 14 Aug 2021 136,942 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 136,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom wish bone dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 123,535 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 116,267 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 109,069 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 109,069 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 103,856 miles

Engine covers /under trays fitted

o/s/r/ door has damage too it

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,583 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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BL13 FAU is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL13 FAU, 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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BL13 FAU is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 August 2013.

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