MOT Status
ValidMileage
153,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (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 wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Fog light loose
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Showing slight white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both n/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded and fluctuating on brake test (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fog light loose
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Steering system slightly tight on right turn
Nearside Front Fog lamp loose
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Fog lamp loose
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake disc has excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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 Excessive wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both n/s and o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessive wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessive wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both n/s and o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm (2.4.G.2)
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SO05 YSD is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SO05 YSD, 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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SO05 YSD is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 October 2012.
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