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AD12 BTO

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

200,561 mi
Last recorded200,561 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 200,561 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 200,447 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 187,124 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 171,497 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 137,105 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt stalk cover missing (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 115,818 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover

nearside rear tyre cut but not deep enough reach cords

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,769 miles

engine cover

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on both edges.

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,287 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped.

engine cover

nearside front tyre slightly wearing outer edge plus on 2-3mm

offside rear tyre nail in tread.

under tray fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,328 miles

engine cover

nearside rear tyre has cut to tread but not deep enough reach the cords.

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread.

under tray fitted.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 61,328 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30" aero blade (8.2.2)

engine cover

nearside rear tyre has cut to tread but not deep enough reach the cords.

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread.

under tray fitted.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,607 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,659 miles

front wipers slightly smeary.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 11,302 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 11 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 BTO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BTO, 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 BTO registered?

AD12 BTO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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