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BD61 TEU

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,164 mi
Last recorded200,164 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 TEU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 200,164 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 188,988 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 188,917 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 181,930 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 181,851 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2020 118,241 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,870 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,686 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 64,779 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 37,841 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 37,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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BD61 TEU is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BD61 TEU, 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

How do I check the history of BD61 TEU?

You can check the full history of BD61 TEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD61 TEU registered?

BD61 TEU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is BD61 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 TEU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD61 TEU have outstanding finance?

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