MOT Status
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170,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective Just behind fuel tank. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. 225/50/17 93Y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. very close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective Just behind fuel tank. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. 225/50/17 93Y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. very close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective before rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre slightly stepped
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective before rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.1mm and starting to wear bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre slightly stepped
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8mm and starting to wear bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front discs corroded on inner face of discs
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip near middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Center seat row ()
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Center seat row ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
child seats fitted cross rear
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
child seats fitted cross rear
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AU13 VFZ is a 2013 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2013 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,573 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 AU13 VFZ, 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 13 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AU13 VFZ registered?
AU13 VFZ is a 2013 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 March 2013.
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