MOT Status
ValidMileage
72,323 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats located in the boot ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & shoulder worn low / perished (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & shoulder worn low / perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
trays & covers fitted through out
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & shoulder worn low / perished (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & shoulder worn low / perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
trays & covers fitted through out
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty / lipped (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides split (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)
Rear seats & belts not fully checked seats folded down
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
all 4 tyres have uneven wear
both wipers poor condition
trays & covers fitted
Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall / both front tyres wearing on edge
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes split (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W3 DSB is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 W3 DSB, 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 W3 DSB registered?
W3 DSB is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 May 2012.
Is W3 DSB safe to buy?
The MOT history for W3 DSB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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