MOT Status
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171,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside door mirror slightly loose
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear most seat belts not checked due to no access
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
exhaust slightly corroded by hanger mountings
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust slightly corroded by hanger mountings
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Engine covers fitted
Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Under trays fitted
Offside rear tyre perished in tread area
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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VU12 XZV is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 VU12 XZV, 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 VU12 XZV registered?
VU12 XZV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 March 2012.
Is VU12 XZV safe to buy?
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