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BT13 JXM

2013 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,037 mi
Last recorded105,037 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 JXM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 105,037 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 104,963 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 98,515 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 98,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 92,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL REAR SEATS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2023 88,395 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 88,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Mirror damaged and lamp missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 84,183 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 84,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 78,257 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 75,996 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 75,994 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2019 61,867 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 61,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 52,789 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 52,789 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,390 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 26,847 miles

unddertrays fitted

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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BT13 JXM is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BT13 JXM, 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

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What year was BT13 JXM registered?

BT13 JXM is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 July 2013.

Is BT13 JXM safe to buy?

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