MOT Status
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126,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing damage or missing, but still fully functional (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Dirt inside (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Body mirror plastic trim damage
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Down to 3 mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body arch damage, but no sharp edges (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater outer lens missing
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing damage or missing, but still fully functional (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Dirt inside (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body mirror plastic trim damage
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Down to 3 mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body arch damage, but no sharp edges (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater outer lens missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side door (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side door (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside 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))
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
under tray unable to inspect some components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in o/s/r tyre
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV12 VXF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 AV12 VXF, 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 AV12 VXF registered?
AV12 VXF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 May 2012.
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