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B17 BYF

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,349 mi
Last recorded145,349 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 BYF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 145,349 miles

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Rear subframe & attached components corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2024 141,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 135,120 miles

Exhaust corroding & 1 x mount broken (System still secure)

Pass 3 Dec 2022 129,141 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 123,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre marked in yellow outer side wall ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 119,653 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 119,653 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 110,506 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,594 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,054 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 86,046 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 78,031 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2016 65,019 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyre valves perishing

under trays obscuring underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B17 BYF 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 85.7%.

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 B17 BYF, 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 B17 BYF registered?

B17 BYF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is B17 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 BYF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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