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118,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Complete underside of vehicle undersealed
Front subframe and suspension components undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear subframe and suspension components corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive surface (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
heatshield insecure
Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive surface (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
heatshield insecure
Rear 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))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
both trailing arm bushes badly split and play
engine oil leak
exhaust hanger broken
front brake imbalance, front discs worn scored and corrosion
nail osr tyre edge 2255017
osf suspension arm bush separating
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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both trailing arm bushes badly split and play
engine oil leak
exhaust hanger broken
front brake imbalance, front discs worn scored and corrosion
nail osr tyre edge 2255017
osf suspension arm bush separating
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front brake discs inner worn and corroded
front tyres close to limit and perished, edge worn 2255017 rears slightly perished
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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SW13 BVC is a 2013 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SW13 BVC, 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 SW13 BVC registered?
SW13 BVC is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 June 2013.
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