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BF12 FGO

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,608 mi
Last recorded166,608 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 FGO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 166,608 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 158,505 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 158,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear centre (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 148,642 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive boost hose area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted and under tray

Pass 14 Nov 2022 137,978 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 137,965 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 128,829 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 120,375 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 120,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to exhaust

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 107,212 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,170 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 97,170 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 80,834 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 30 May 2017 80,834 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,661 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 59,669 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,193 miles

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

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

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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BF12 FGO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF12 FGO, 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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BF12 FGO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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