MOT Status
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107,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive considerable engine oil down the back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.8mm remaining unable to see inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger over rear axle broken (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive considerable engine oil down the back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp unit loose
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.8mm remaining unable to see inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mount over the top of axle only just attached (6.1.2 (a))
Rear back box heat shield loose but secure
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner, considerable cracking on edges of tread, out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner, considerable cracking on edges, out of shape also (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
There appears to be a smell of exhaust fumes in the engine bay
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner, considerable cracking on edges of tread, out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner, considerable cracking on edges, out of shape also (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
There appears to be a smell of exhaust fumes in the engine bay
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner rim dented/damaged
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
dip beam fault display on dash. all lights working as intended
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
High level stop lamp not working
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
High level stop lamp not working
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50R17 98W XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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CA12 PVZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 CA12 PVZ, 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 CA12 PVZ registered?
CA12 PVZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 August 2012.
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