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BEG 799

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,397 mi
Last recorded31,397 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEG 799
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 31,397 miles

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

unable to access rear row of seats not tested

Pass 29 Aug 2024 29,509 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 26,942 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bushes both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner tail lamp flickering intermittently

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to check third row seats and seat belts

Pass 31 Aug 2022 26,189 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 25,718 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 25,376 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2019 24,567 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 23,995 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 22,295 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 18,619 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 149,991 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 10,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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BEG 799 is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BEG 799, 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 BEG 799 registered?

BEG 799 is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is BEG 799 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEG 799 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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