MOT Status
ValidMileage
114,627 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault dash board (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bush split and displaced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bush split and displaced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ply cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ51 LOU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 LJ51 LOU, 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 LJ51 LOU registered?
LJ51 LOU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 March 2012.
Is LJ51 LOU safe to buy?
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