MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturers plate limit 0.50 exceeded (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill damaged/outer sill holed (also falls within prescribed area for passenger seat mounting) (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted no reserve travel on parking brake control (1.1.18 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front eye bush excessively deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted no reserve travel on park brake control (1.1.18 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning lamp mounted on boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front eye bush excessively deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear window washer not spraying on window (leaking onto floor)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear brake pads appear loose in carrier (shims missing)
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear brake pads appear loose in carrier (shims missing)
Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
keep check on front brake pads
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
keep check on front brake pads
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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EK12 NUV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 EK12 NUV, 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 EK12 NUV registered?
EK12 NUV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 April 2012.
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