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AJ12 GZC

2012 Ford S-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,220 mi
Last recorded91,220 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 GZC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 91,220 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 86,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot small split leaking grease inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear 3rd row seat belts unchecked folded seats luggage

Fail 8 Jul 2025 86,294 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot small split leaking grease inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear 3rd row seat belts unchecked folded seats luggage

Pass 11 Jul 2024 79,703 miles

Central 1 x exhaust hanger corroded weak 1x corroded broken

all suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2024 79,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central 1 x exhaust hanger corroded weak 1x corroded broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 72,184 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 68,075 miles

Rear 3RD ROW SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED SEATS FOLDED + LUGGAGE

Fail 18 Jul 2022 68,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MAIN TREAD LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Rear 3RD ROW SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED SEATS FOLDED + LUGGAGE

Pass 9 Jul 2021 64,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre treads down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 61,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 56,036 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonchips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 56,034 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonchips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 50,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear 3rd row seat belts not checked seats folded flat with luggage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 39,164 miles

nearside rear tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Fail 28 May 2015 31,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 31,744 miles

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 GZC is a 2012 Ford S-max in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AJ12 GZC, 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 AJ12 GZC registered?

AJ12 GZC is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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