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AJ12 GFE

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,185 mi
Last recorded159,185 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 GFE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 159,185 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on limit 1.5-2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear trailing arm bushes heavy perished/ deteriorating

front discs heavy lip and rusty surface 25%

rear discs heavy lipped and rusty

various oil leaks

Pass 19 Jun 2025 147,746 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear trailing arm bushes perished/ deteriorated

front tyres have slight inner edge wear

inner surface corrosion to front discs 20%

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2024 136,137 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing/ deteriorating

front discs rusty inner surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2023 124,039 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing/ deteriorated

both rear tyres have slight uneven inner edge wear

front discs heavy lipped and rusty surface corrosion

heavy inner edge wear to both front tyres

Pass 9 Jun 2022 111,780 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 101,222 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 95,468 miles

small chip in screen

Fail 18 Jun 2020 95,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed kumho 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

small chip in screen

Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads near limit 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 75,442 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 65,295 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 65,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm michelan 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed michelan 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 51,078 miles

Rear pads getting low

Pass 19 May 2015 39,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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AJ12 GFE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ12 GFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ12 GFE registered?

AJ12 GFE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is AJ12 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 GFE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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