MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,136 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm void bush deteriorated near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front washer jet partially blocked
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm void bush deteriorated near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre near side ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread near excess and inner/outer shoulder wear, outer wall gouged (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
centre off side seat belt webbing slow to retract
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm low tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre near side ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread near excess and inner/outer shoulder wear, outer wall gouged (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
centre off side seat belt webbing slow to retract
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer edge wear and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front 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))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer edge wear and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, outer wall chipped/cut, inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear, outer wear near excess, outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
All brake discs slightly worn
All brake pads appear half worn
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Both washer jets partially blocked
Nearside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre ()
Offside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre ()
Rear Both seats in stwed possition at time of test, belts checked
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
All brake discs slightly worn
All brake pads appear half worn
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Both washer jets partially blocked
Nearside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre ()
Offside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre ()
Rear Both seats in stwed possition at time of test, belts checked
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EF12 PVY is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 EF12 PVY, 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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EF12 PVY is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 May 2012.
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