MOT Status
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176,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
surface rust on rear chassis +inner wings
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
surface rust on rear chassis +inner wings
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
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
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear seat belts not checked as seats loaded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AX12 ADZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 AX12 ADZ, 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 AX12 ADZ registered?
AX12 ADZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 July 2012.
Is AX12 ADZ safe to buy?
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