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156,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All rear suspension components corroded
Engine malfunction message on dashboard no light on
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
All rear suspension components corroded
Engine malfunction message on dashboard no light on
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all centre seats have child seats ()
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear bush deteriorating (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear seats not available at time of test
Rear suspension unit corroding,
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge, cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all centre seats have child seats ()
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear bush deteriorating (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear seats not available at time of test
Rear suspension unit corroding,
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside 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))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
grease on nsf track rod end gaiter
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
grease on nsf track rod end gaiter
Both rear tyres slightly out of shape
Oil leak ()
both rear suspension arm bushes bonding slight deteriorated no movement
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EJ12 AOW is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc 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 EJ12 AOW, 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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EJ12 AOW is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 July 2012.
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