MOT Status
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137,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting broken from pipe ( above rear subframe)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip / small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting broken from pipe ( above rear subframe)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip / small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all exhaust mounts are weak
front flexy exhaust section weak
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Centre exhaust mounting broken from pipe
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn around inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to limit / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to tread bars / Cracked around tread (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Centre exhaust mounting broken from pipe
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn around inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to limit / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to tread bars / Cracked around tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, also wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Both rear tyres slightly stepped
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. n/s/f 2255017 o/s/f 2254517 (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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LJ61 MHM is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 LJ61 MHM, 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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LJ61 MHM is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 January 2012.
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