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BN63 YVA

2013 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,308 mi
Last recorded104,308 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 YVA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 104,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 104,304 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 89,265 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 89,265 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 88,656 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 85,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also has a aftermarket reverse camera mounted directly over the letter B that may possibly cause a problem for a ANPR camera (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 85,480 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread on 2mm also WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner tyre tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also has a aftermarket reverse camera mounted directly over the letter B that may possibly cause a problem for a ANPR camera (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 66,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre tread slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp partly covered by camera

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre tread slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 66,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure rear tow bar electrical socket bolts loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre tread slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp partly covered by camera

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre tread slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,012 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,241 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 52,241 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 45,576 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,913 miles

Front wipers slight smear

Fail 7 Sep 2018 36,913 miles

Front wipers slight smear

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,117 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low

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 14 Sep 2016 20,869 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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BN63 YVA is a 2013 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN63 YVA, 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 BN63 YVA registered?

BN63 YVA is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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