MOT Status
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142,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp/fog lamp lens damaged.
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost through to canvas on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1000 miles max remaining. Replace at next opportunity. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp/fog lamp lens damaged.
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost through to canvas on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wheels off check advised. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Fog lamp lens smashed and not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald om inner and outer edges 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated 17% CHECK ADJUSTMENT ADVISED (1.1.6 (d))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F UPPER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F UPPER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated 17% CHECK ADJUSTMENT ADVISED (1.1.6 (d))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front foglamp bulb in-op
Nearside Front foglamp/position light lens broken
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2MM CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Rear occasional seats un-able to test along with seat belts due to limited access
VEHICLE UNDERTRAY FITTED COVERING TESTABLE ITEMS
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front foglamp bulb in-op
Nearside Front foglamp/position light lens broken
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2MM CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Rear occasional seats un-able to test along with seat belts due to limited access
VEHICLE UNDERTRAY FITTED COVERING TESTABLE ITEMS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Front position/fog light lens broken
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Front position/fog light lens broken
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
n/s front fog & side light lens damaged
n/s front fog light not working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer tread area (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer tread area (4.1.E.1)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted to n/s/r ,,unable to check seat belt fully
n/s/f fog lamp damaged
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.7mm in centre (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.7 mm in centre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
top cover fitted
under tray fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside 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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf tyre low on edge
two rear seats folded down at time of test
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J20 EVL is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.
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 J20 EVL, 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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J20 EVL is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.
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