MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven n/s 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing in the mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (change very soon ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush perished (change soon ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven n/s 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing in the mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (change very soon ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush perished (change soon ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
front brake discs worn
offside front wearing inner
offside rear wearing on edges
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
front brake discs worn
offside front wearing inner
offside rear wearing on edges
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear belts & seats not checked boot loaded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear belts & seats not checked boot loaded
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VU12 YRM is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 VU12 YRM, 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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VU12 YRM is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 March 2012.
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