MOT Status
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131,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) sight play both inner rack ends ()
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes light cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover and under trays fitted
zero emissions detected
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
no emissions detected
plastic undertrays fitted
Fuel hose insecure front to rear fuel lines insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
both front tyres below 1.6mm secondary tread
no emissions detected
plastic undertrays fitted
zero emissions detected
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres both on 2mm and worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine cover/undertrays fitted
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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CA12 SUF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc 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 CA12 SUF, 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 SUF registered?
CA12 SUF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 August 2012.
Is CA12 SUF safe to buy?
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