MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underbody underseal
under side rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade staring to split (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads worn to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade staring to split (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))
Coolant Level Low
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both Washer Jets (3.5 (a))
Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant Level Low
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Washer Aim Poor
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Washer Aim Poor
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Different compound tyres fitted to front & rear axles Front = V rated Xtra Load with rear = V rated Mud & Snow
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Brake pads appear worn thin but view restricted so advise full check with road wheels removed to confirm wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
NOTE: Manufacturer's displayed maximum smoke limit: 0.53m-1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm mount bush de-bonded & dislodging/no longer centralised in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) & outer shoulder wearing smooth/devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (1.4mm usable tread) & inner shoulder wearing smooth/devoid of tread SIZE: 215/60R16V (5.2.3 (e))
Unable to fully inspect standard fitment occasional seats & passenger belts due to load in luggage area
Vehicle wet at time of inspection
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage/buckle intermittently not securing belt/not functioning as intended - further investigation req'd to confirm internal fault (rectify asap)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on shoulder(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on shoulder(s)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage/buckle intermittently not securing belt/not functioning as intended - further investigation req'd to confirm internal fault (rectify asap)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L40 HOM is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 L40 HOM, 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 L40 HOM registered?
L40 HOM is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 January 2012.
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