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AK12 HRE

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,105 mi
Last recorded120,105 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HRE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 120,105 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 120,105 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 101,022 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both in poor condition (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Feb 2023 101,016 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both in poor condition (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2022 88,862 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 88,857 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 85,018 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 82,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 71,788 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt stock deterated

all tyres vary low 2-3mm and worn on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2018 61,551 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 61,551 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,331 miles

front & rear brake discs lipped

unable to fully inspect hydraulic systems due to wet weather conditions

Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,728 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2015 27,728 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AK12 HRE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK12 HRE, 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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AK12 HRE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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