MOT Status
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123,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, nearside and offside slightly de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside spring perch arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, nearside and offside slightly de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside spring perch arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear TYRE 3.3MM
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged OFFSIDE (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front TYRE 3.2MM
Nearside WASHER JET POOR
Offside Front TYRE 3.3MM
Offside Rear TYRE 3.4MM
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged OFFSIDE (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front TYRE 3.2MM
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside WASHER JET POOR
Offside Front TYRE 3.3MM
Offside Rear TYRE 3.4MM
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE
Nearside REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))
Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed MIDDLE DAMAGED AND FRAYED (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front TYRE 2.8MM
Offside Rear TYRE 3.3MM
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside 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))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front TYRE 2.8MM
Offside Rear TYRE 3.3MM
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front TYRE 3.4MM
Offside Front TYRE 3.8MM
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front TYRE 3.4MM
Offside Front TYRE 3.8MM
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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AX12 EPU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 EPU, 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 EPU registered?
AX12 EPU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 July 2012.
Is AX12 EPU safe to buy?
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