MOT Status
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134,301 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under Vehicle Corrosion
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under Vehicle Corrosion
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn smooth and centre tread on the limit[CHANGE ASAP] (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth all the way around and centre tread on the limit[CHANG ASAP] (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear [front subframe covered with undertray not allowing full inspection] (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
all discs have corrosion but not seriously weakened
all rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Central Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LN12 YFF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 LN12 YFF, 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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LN12 YFF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 March 2012.
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