MOT Status
ValidMileage
144,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Undertray covering some testable items. Unable to give full inspection.
exhaust smoke levels just met
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (minor) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust smoke levels just met
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace soon as possible at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace soon as possible at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front washer inop but still providing sufficient fluid
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
oil light on prior to mot
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front washer inop but still providing sufficient fluid
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
oil light on prior to mot
Front Brake discs worn, pitted and corroded, but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake discs worn, pitted and corroded, but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wiper smearing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure, (10psi) no puncture found on MOT inspection
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate in poor condition
diesel emissions close to limit, advise to administer diesel system cleaner
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wiper smearing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure, (10psi) no puncture found on MOT inspection
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate in poor condition
diesel emissions close to limit, advise to administer diesel system cleaner
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GS04 BYE is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2010 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 83,408 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 GS04 BYE, 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 16 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GS04 BYE is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2010.
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