MOT Status
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171,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Seat belt stalk outer casing broke/missing but still functioning as intended.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside 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 dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
high level stop light not working
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside 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 dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
high level stop light not working
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside 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))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
centre rear seat belt cover broken
offside side mirror lense broken
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
centre rear seat belt cover broken
nearside stop lamp broken
offside side mirror lense broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front ADVISE CUT TO INNER SIDE WALL <25MM NO VISIBLE CORDS. 225/50 17.
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine cover fitted
Undertray fitted
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Undertray fitted
Engine cover fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG62 SJO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 BG62 SJO, 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 BG62 SJO registered?
BG62 SJO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 November 2012.
Is BG62 SJO safe to buy?
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