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Nearside Front Outer wing and wheel arch damaged
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Multiple areas with body damage
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Case missing (7.1.2 (d))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Multiple areas with body damage
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Multiple body damage locations
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Damaged but functional (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Boot seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split open ejecting all grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs inner faces corroded scored and pitted, all discs are worn but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring corroded in seats spring seats are part of rear lower arms lower rear arms corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear heat shield loose
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear seat belt retainer plastic covers missing
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear seat belt retainer plastic covers missing
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
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FH61 OVU is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FH61 OVU, 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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FH61 OVU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 February 2012.
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