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AD12 BTF

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,940 mi
Last recorded143,940 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 BTF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 143,940 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 143,750 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2025 143,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure centre support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 134,143 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 120,820 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and slightly worn on the inner edges [ 215/60/16/99V ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 107,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush [ advise replacement ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush [ advise replacement ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are slightly cracking [ 215/60/16/99V ]

high level stop light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2021 95,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16/99V (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre worn low on the outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2020 86,385 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 76,213 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 76,213 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 63,061 miles

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

both front tyres low tread on edges [ 215/60/16/99H ]

nearside rear tyre low tread on edges and slight cracking in tread area

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,801 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,721 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,859 miles

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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AD12 BTF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AD12 BTF, 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 AD12 BTF registered?

AD12 BTF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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