MOT Status
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148,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Asymmetric tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and cuts in tread but not in excess of requirements. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm of tread and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear All suspension components corroded.
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Asymmetric tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and cuts in tread but not in excess of requirements. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm of tread and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear All suspension components corroded.
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (offside and nearside). (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
n/s/f DRL not working
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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
n/s/f DRL not working
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres wearing on edges
Nearside rear seat folded at time of test and child seats fitted to all other rear seats
Oil leak
Rear axle mounting rubber bushes deteriorated
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)
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LM12 RVT is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 LM12 RVT, 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 LM12 RVT registered?
LM12 RVT is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 May 2012.
Is LM12 RVT safe to buy?
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