MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,943 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
front subframe corroded not significantly weakened
rear suspension corroded
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre balding on inner and outer edge
slight movement detected at offside front steering arm
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Stop lamp not working hi-level (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre sidewall cut but not to cords
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre sidewall cut but not to cords
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SA12 VGL is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?
SA12 VGL is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 March 2012.
Is SA12 VGL safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA12 VGL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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