MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No Beam Pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S & O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Corroded Through Above Rear Axle (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Control Arm Front & Rear Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components
Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner & Outer Edges 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Corroded Signs Of Excess Heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush De-Bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn Smooth Inner Edge, Very Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi Level Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflective (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflective (0.1 (d))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
coolant below minimum
rear heat shield loose and insecure
Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Above Rear Axel Corroded Through (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Above Rear Axel Corroded Through (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking greese (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also slight wear on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear heat shield loose
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged casing missing mechanism exposed (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking greese (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also slight wear on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear heat shield loose
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside rear tyre tread stepping slightly
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside rear tyre tread stepping slightly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front brake discs are corroded on the inner face
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads approx 3,000 miles before changing (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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BD61 HBA is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 BD61 HBA, 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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BD61 HBA is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 January 2012.
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