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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test fitted with 3 child seats ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted with 3 child seats ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()
number plate light flicker
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted with 3 child seats ()
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
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted with 3 child seats ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 seats in centre row ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear exhaust heatshield loose
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and splitting. tiny weep. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush deteriorated but secure at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive under tray soaked and one drip hanging from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads both sides wearing low. ok at present. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust system insecure corroded and separated (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot leaking and split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded and weak. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and splitting. tiny weep. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush deteriorated but secure at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive under tray soaked and one drip hanging from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads both sides wearing low. ok at present. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust system deteriorated
Both front brake discs are worn and corroded on the inner face pads appear 2/3 worn
Both rear trailing arm bushes are slightly worn
Rear inner brake pads appear low
Nearside 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)
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K16 AKJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 K16 AKJ, 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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K16 AKJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 April 2012.
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