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139,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bad water marks between plate replace asap (0.1 (b))
corrosion across the underside of vehicle heavier towards the rear
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bad water marks between plate replace asap (0.1 (b))
corrosion across the underside of vehicle heavier towards the rear
3rd row occasional seats not in use boot space being used belts/buckles not checked
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner shoulders have dropped (5.2.3 (e))
Front front brake noisy pads and discs okay
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads difficult to see appear low but possibly has 3-4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple suspension arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch near shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear most buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch near shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge and has a cut on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective centre rear metal hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective centre rear metal hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system is corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear most nearside seat belt buckle casing is missing
Washers are weak
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system is corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear most nearside seat belt buckle casing is missing
Washers are weak
stage iv emissions too low too read
undertray and engine cover fitted to vehicle obscuring components
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
stage iv emissions too low too read
undertray and engine cover fitted to vehicle obscuring components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge
o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge
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BG61 ZTZ is a 2011 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2011 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,552 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 BG61 ZTZ, 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 15 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BG61 ZTZ is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 December 2011.
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