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AP12 BKG

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,415 mi
Last recorded139,415 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 BKG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2024 139,415 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 114,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside covered in engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 114,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside covered in engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 107,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald\worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm/spring retaining cup corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive underside covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 107,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald\worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm/spring retaining cup corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive underside covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 100,439 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 100,439 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,935 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 89,935 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 82,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn badly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn badly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2017 73,820 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 66,210 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,219 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 47,219 miles

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

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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AP12 BKG is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP12 BKG, 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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AP12 BKG is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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