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AK12 HSF

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,257 mi
Last recorded108,257 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HSF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 108,257 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation as under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 108,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation as under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 102,743 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount crunching when operated side to side

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 94,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 94,001 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 85,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear Most ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 85,370 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear Most ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 72,086 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 62,986 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,375 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 43,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 36,499 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 30,712 miles

both rear trailing arm front mounting bushes starting to de-bond.

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 6 May 2016 18,171 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 12,617 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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AK12 HSF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black 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 AK12 HSF, 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 AK12 HSF registered?

AK12 HSF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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