MOT Status
ValidMileage
171,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Hand brake cable snapped. (1.1.15 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s and n/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s and n/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off.
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake pads 80 percent worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SA12 VHF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?
SA12 VHF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 March 2012.
Is SA12 VHF safe to buy?
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