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BD61 HBA

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,590 mi
Last recorded190,590 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 HBA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2023 190,590 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 174,619 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 174,619 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 157,838 miles

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))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 157,837 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 142,245 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 129,312 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 129,312 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 114,070 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear tyre tread stepping slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2018 114,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 100,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,749 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,255 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 64,255 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 53,314 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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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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