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LM61 ZBU

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,306 mi
Last recorded116,306 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 ZBU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 116,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner tread edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner tread edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

fuse box module hanging down in nearside front footwell

Fail 8 Jan 2016 116,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn below 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner tread edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner tread edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuse box module hanging down in nearside front footwell

Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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LM61 ZBU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM61 ZBU, 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 LM61 ZBU registered?

LM61 ZBU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is LM61 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 ZBU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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