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EK13 BDX

2013 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,497 mi
Last recorded82,497 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 BDX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 82,497 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 76,453 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 71,306 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 69,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 53,220 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,530 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 43,843 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 43,843 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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 22 Nov 2019 43,843 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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 12 Dec 2018 35,009 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 30,202 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,033 miles

Nearside Front tyre3mm

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 19 Apr 2016 17,401 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 17,401 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted badly bent (2.4.G.1)

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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EK13 BDX is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK13 BDX, 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 EK13 BDX registered?

EK13 BDX is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is EK13 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 BDX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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