MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inescure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
item removed from drivers view prior to test
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
item removed from drivers view prior to test
oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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SA12 SXU is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc 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 SA12 SXU, 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 SA12 SXU registered?
SA12 SXU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 March 2012.
Is SA12 SXU safe to buy?
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