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AU12 ZMY

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,981 mi
Last recorded112,981 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZMY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 112,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 110,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm. 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 102,806 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 96,153 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 91,750 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 91,750 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/50/17w in side wall ()

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 89,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 85,508 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 81,065 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 78,523 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 72,129 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,987 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

no emissions detected

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 ZMY is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ZMY, 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 ZMY registered?

AU12 ZMY is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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