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125,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both Front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges.
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working Hi-Level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both Front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges.
Both Front Tyres are worn smooth on the inner and outer edges.
Both Rear Tyres are worn on the inner edges.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR & NSR
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR & NSR
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
rear tyres starting to get low of tread on inside and outside edges
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LJ12 ALU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 LJ12 ALU, 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 LJ12 ALU registered?
LJ12 ALU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 June 2012.
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