MOT Status
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145,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding
Exhaust corroding
Rear subframe & attached components corroding
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust corroding & 1 x mount broken (System still secure)
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre marked in yellow outer side wall ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all tyre valves perishing
under trays obscuring underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B17 BYF is a 2012 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 85.7%.
Across all 2012 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 75,817 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 B17 BYF, 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 14 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was B17 BYF registered?
B17 BYF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.
Is B17 BYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for B17 BYF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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