MOT Status
ValidMileage
129,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing and seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder of tread.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F Tyre has a cut on sidewall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S/R number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges
n/s/r trailing arm bush worn
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
exhaust bracket broken
n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges
n/s/r trailing arm bush worn
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
emissions to clean to read
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GN12 BYU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 GN12 BYU, 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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How do I check the history of GN12 BYU?
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What year was GN12 BYU registered?
GN12 BYU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2012.
Is GN12 BYU safe to buy?
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