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BV13 JZX

2013 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,379 mi
Last recorded116,379 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 JZX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 116,379 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 116,379 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 113,112 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 103,056 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 96,098 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 ()

Pass 7 Dec 2019 90,043 miles

Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Slightly Deteriorated

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Dec 2019 90,043 miles

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

Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Slightly Deteriorated

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn

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

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Dec 2018 82,790 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre PLUS NAIL IN TYRE ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 75,157 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 70,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 54,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 54,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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BV13 JZX is a 2013 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BV13 JZX, 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 BV13 JZX registered?

BV13 JZX is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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