MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General underside corrosion
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust system corroded and flexi worn
Front suspension rubber bushes deteriorating
General underside corrosion including suspension components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres starting to wear and perish on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to fully inspect due to undertray fitted obscuring vision (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Unable to fully inspect inner brake pads
Windscreen chipped
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges
Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ET12 FSL is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 ET12 FSL, 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 ET12 FSL registered?
ET12 FSL is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 July 2012.
Is ET12 FSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for ET12 FSL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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