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123,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively front bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front bothsides (5.3.2 (d))
emmission not tested
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box completely missing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure front both brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively front bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front bothsides (5.3.2 (d))
emmission not tested
Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WONT FASTEN (7.1.2 (d))
Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST SILENCER MISSING (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust system insecure NOT MOUN TED FRONT AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42%INBALANCE ACROSS FRONT AXLE (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S/F DISC EXCESSIVELY WORN DUE TO PADS BEING ON METAL (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached MISSIMG COMPLETLY (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY JOINT LEAKING EXHAUST GASSES (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn and rusty (3.5.1i)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
advise front brake pads low and front disc wear inner face
advise nearside rear brake disc condition, poor contact on outer disc face.
Engine cover fitted
Under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine cover fitted
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under tray fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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FE12 YAU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 YAU, 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 YAU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 March 2012.
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