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AU12 SKJ

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,376 mi
Last recorded94,376 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 SKJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 94,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner+outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner+outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 87,370 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 80,364 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 77,015 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 68,849 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 66,343 miles

both side front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Jan 2021 62,236 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 62,236 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 57,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 52,125 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen

Fail 22 Jan 2019 52,069 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen

Pass 23 Jan 2018 45,560 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 37,326 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 29,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 20,151 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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AU12 SKJ 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 86.7%.

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 AU12 SKJ, 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 AU12 SKJ registered?

AU12 SKJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AU12 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 SKJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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