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B12 DFB

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,053 mi
Last recorded177,053 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 DFB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 177,053 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded down

malfunction warning on dash , not mil light

Pass 22 Oct 2020 174,089 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 172,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 168,715 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 164,837 miles

Offside Front driving light insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2017 164,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front driving light insecure

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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B12 DFB is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B12 DFB, 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 B12 DFB registered?

B12 DFB is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is B12 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 DFB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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