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123,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant expansion bottle empty
Front Windscreen very smeary but able to see through
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiter starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Door mirror outer cover damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiter starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))
Shields
Some surface corrosion suspension components
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Coolant expansion bottle empty
Front Windscreen very smeary but able to see through
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiter starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Door mirror outer cover damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiter starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))
Shields
Some surface corrosion suspension components
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipes signs of corrosion
Rear Heat shield loose not likely to fall
Surface corrosion some suspension components
shields
Rear Brake pipes starting to bubble under paint
Shields
Front Exhaust mounting defective By flexi section corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre badly perishing no canvas at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective By flexi section corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre badly perishing no canvas at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipes starting to bubble under paint
Shields
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front 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))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust generally corroding
Front Both front wish bone bushes perishing
Nearside Front ball joint gaiter clip broken
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front CV gaiter perishing
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust generally corroding
Front Both front wish bone bushes perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very near limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front ball joint gaiter clip broken
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front CV gaiter perishing
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (offside ON LIMIT NOW) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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MJ62 YPZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 MJ62 YPZ, 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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MJ62 YPZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 November 2012.
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