MOT Status
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127,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust is rusty
front discs are worn and pads appear 75% worn
o/s steering arm is worn
rear heat shield lose
rear suspension large bushes are de laminating
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust is rusty
front discs are worn and pads appear 75% worn
o/s steering arm is worn
rear heat shield lose
rear suspension large bushes are de laminating
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2.5mm and poor at inner edge not flat replace asap
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both large bushes are de laminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust is very rusty
f/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm
front discs are worn and n/s pads appear 65% worn
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large bushes are de laminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both o/s tyres are perished
exhaust is very rusty
f/n/s brake was slower to rise (28%)
r/n/s tyre is not flat at inner edge, this will be noisy or vibrate
rear heat shield is lose
Offside steering arm worn (slight)
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower large both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust is very rusty
r/n/s tyre is not flat at inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside steering arm worn (slight)
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower large both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust is very rusty
r/n/s tyre is not flat at inner edge
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
exhaust is rusty
f/n/s brake is slower to rise
no emission print out given readings are to low to measure
r/n/s tyre is not flat at inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
exhaust is rusty
f/n/s brake is slower to rise
no emission print out given readings are to low to measure
r/n/s tyre is not flat at inner edge
rear discs are worn
f/n/s wiper poor in operation
rear discs worn pads 60% worn aprox
rear seats stowed
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
f/n/s wiper poor in operation
rear discs worn pads 60% worn aprox
rear seats stowed
exhaust is rusty
f/o/s lower arm bush is soft
rear discs are worn and n/s pads appear 60% worn
Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
exhaust is rusty
f/o/s lower arm bush is soft
rear discs are worn and n/s pads appear 60% worn
child seat fitted
engine cover fitted
front brake discs are slightly lipped
front brake pads are getting low
nail in n/s/r tyre
undertray fitted
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
child seat fitted
engine cover fitted
front brake discs are slightly lipped
front brake pads are getting low
nail in n/s/r tyre
undertray fitted
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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YR12 TEJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YR12 TEJ, 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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YR12 TEJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 April 2012.
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