MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective perishing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage and outer shoulder cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder cracking/perishing and tyre tread wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
offside front fog light not fitted securely and pushed back
rear row seats folded away and load area full. seatbelts only part checked.
smoke check clean
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and rear smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine cover, under tray, under shields
smoke check clean
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front approx 60% worn & offside front approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and rear smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
HI level stop light nw
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine cover, under tray, under shields
rear exhaust heat shield damaged
smoke check clean
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside middle row ()
Nearside Rear brake slightly binding
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine cover, under tray, under shields
smoke check clean
tyre sealant expired
Engine covers / under trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
engine cover and under tray
front (and rear) wipers slightly smeary
hi level stop light nw
tyre sealant expired
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70-80% worn (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim alloy (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
cut nearside rear tyre wall - not to cords.
engine cover and under tray fitted.
no tyre sealant or pump in car,
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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BG12 LJC is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 BG12 LJC, 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 BG12 LJC registered?
BG12 LJC is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 May 2012.
Is BG12 LJC safe to buy?
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