MOT Status
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108,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 235/4518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 235/4518 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner tyres edge worn
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and n/s/f ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and n/s/f ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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AD12 BUW is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AD12 BUW, 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 AD12 BUW registered?
AD12 BUW is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 July 2012.
Is AD12 BUW safe to buy?
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