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WU13 BWC

2013 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,951 mi
Last recorded95,951 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford S-max69,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU13 BWC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 95,951 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 95,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 88,169 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 88,169 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2024 80,142 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 80,142 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 73,610 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 66,043 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 57,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 54,355 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 42,404 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 32,226 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 24,991 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 17,225 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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WU13 BWC is a 2013 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WU13 BWC, 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

How do I check the history of WU13 BWC?

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What year was WU13 BWC registered?

WU13 BWC is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is WU13 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU13 BWC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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