MOT Status
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168,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides at base where sits in arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides at base where sits in arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread 225/50 R17 goodyr (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front very slight play possibly bearing
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded where sat in arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread 225/50 R17 goodyr (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front very slight play possibly bearing
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded where sat in arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine cant see source due to under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine cant see source due to under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50 R17 budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine cant see source due to under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine cant see source due to under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine / under tray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges and slight irregular wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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 worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine / under tray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges and slight irregular wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged needs button pressed to operate (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres badly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres badly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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AK12 XFL is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 AK12 XFL, 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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AK12 XFL is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 May 2012.
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