MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,644 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension components has surface corrosion
oil level low
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension components has surface corrosion
oil level low
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
REAR BOOT AND NEARSIDE OUTER BODY DAMAGE
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
REAR BOOT AND NEARSIDE OUTER BODY DAMAGE
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL OIL STAIN (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive OIL STAIN ON INNER ENGINE COVER AND SUMP UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
REAR BOOT AND NEARSIDE OUTER BODY DAMAGE
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL OIL STAIN (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive OIL STAIN ON INNER ENGINE COVER AND SUMP UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
REAR BOOT AND NEARSIDE OUTER BODY DAMAGE
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL OIL STAIN (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive OIL STAIN ON INNER ENGINE COVER AND SUMP UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR BOOT AND NEARSIDE OUTER BODY DAMAGE
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL OIL STAIN (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive OIL STAIN ON INNER ENGINE COVER AND SUMP UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR BOOT AND NEARSIDE OUTER BODY DAMAGE
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR OK ()
FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CHILD SEAT NOT SECURE ()
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL OIL STAIN (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive OIL STAIN ON INNER ENGINE COVER AND SUMP UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO BORDER LINE 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
REAR BOOT AND NEARSIDE OUTER BODY DAMAGE
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre has uneven tread wear
Offside Front tyre has uneven tread wear
Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front tyre has uneven tread wear
Offside Front tyre has uneven tread wear
Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front tyre has uneven tread wear
Nearside Front tyre has uneven tread wear
Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear
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SY12 TFE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 SY12 TFE, 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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SY12 TFE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.
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