MOT Status
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134,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Injector chuffing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Injector chuffing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 14% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts: ns front + ns and os central row
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os; os inner face has surface peeling in sections (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cords not visible within cracks at time of inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to some underbody components
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed in places within cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint exposed on lock to lock check (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault lamp on (7.1.6 (a))
3 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts: ns front + ns and os central row
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os; os inner face has surface peeling in sections (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cords not visible within cracks at time of inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to some underbody components
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
heavy oil leak
offside rear tyre bald on inner and cords almost visible
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FX62 XAM is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FX62 XAM, 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 FX62 XAM registered?
FX62 XAM is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2012.
Is FX62 XAM safe to buy?
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