MOT Status
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135,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front LHF bumper corner insecure, but not likely to fall off.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LH rear number plate lamp not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield cracked RH edge, does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount above rear axle broken, but exhaust not likely to fall off at this time. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both headlamp jets missing so water does not hit headlamps. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front LHF bumper corner insecure, but not likely to fall off.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LH rear number plate lamp not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield cracked RH edge, does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount above rear axle broken, but exhaust not likely to fall off at this time. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear coil springs corroded
Offside Rear brake pads show wear
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()
f/r brake pads starting to show wear
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()
f/r brake pads starting to show wear
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamps (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF62 OXL is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 EF62 OXL, 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 EF62 OXL registered?
EF62 OXL is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 December 2012.
Is EF62 OXL safe to buy?
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