MOT Status
ValidMileage
102,645 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear subframe and suspension arms surface corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underbody surface corrosion
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine cover & Under tray fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Both rear tyres perishing and cracked
Engine cover and under guards fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tire cracking on inner side wall and perished on outer side wall
unable to check both 3rd row seat belts
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine cover and under guards fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tire cracking on inner side wall and perished on outer side wall
unable to check both 3rd row seat belts
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine cover and undertrays fitted
engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
engine cover and under trays fitted
engine cover and under trays fitted
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Central Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine cover and under trays fitted
Centre exhaust section is leaking slightly on both exhaust hanger locations.
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre showing signs of age related cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
undershields fitted not allowing full inspection.
undershields fitted not allowing full inspection.
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BG09 LHF is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2009 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 89,496 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 BG09 LHF, 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 17 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BG09 LHF registered?
BG09 LHF is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 June 2009.
Is BG09 LHF safe to buy?
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