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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6+7 ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6+7 ()
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working higher level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear back box het shield slightly insecure
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NR/OR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NR/OR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
coolant level low
under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NR/OR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NR/OR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
coolant level low
under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm plus 2 x nails and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r o/s/r center rear and n/s/f seats ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both front discs worn
both front tyres perished outer wall
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f center and o/s/r seat ()
both front discs worn
o/s/r tyre inner edge worn and cracking
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f inner steering arm slight play
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FE12 XHZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FE12 XHZ, 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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FE12 XHZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 April 2012.
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