MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases injector chuffing (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin diesel fumes and injector copper seal leaking combustion gases (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Fuel system component leaking injectors area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
coolant below minimum mark
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides especially inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
215/60 R16 99V "Sonar"
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides especially inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated.
Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread.
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Seat belt does not lock in buckle. (5.2.5a)
Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated.
Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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YM12 BJU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YM12 BJU, 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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YM12 BJU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 August 2012.
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