MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine cover and under tray fitted
n/s/f tyre slightly wear outer edge and perished outer wall
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine cover and under tray fitted
n/s/f tyre slightly wear outer edge and perished outer wall
Front wipers smeary
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front wipers smeary
Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm and wearing on the edges
Offside front tyre worn to 2mm and wearing on the edges
Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm
second row rear seats folded down seat belts not checked
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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SM12 AKP is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SM12 AKP, 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 SM12 AKP registered?
SM12 AKP is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.
Is SM12 AKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM12 AKP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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