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AD12 BUH

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,102 mi
Last recorded104,102 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 104,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 98,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack sweep area (3.2 (a) (i))

timing belt change history? (due 10year/125k intervals)

tyre sealant expires 12/24

Pass 11 Jul 2023 94,246 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped and ridged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone balljoint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tread. ()

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Tail lamp dim and patchy in operation. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 94,246 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Rubber worn smooth and thorough to metal. (1.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped and ridged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone balljoint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tread. ()

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Tail lamp dim and patchy in operation. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 89,095 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 83,181 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary/wear indicators yellow (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread lifting and cracking heavily (5.2.3 (e))

tyre sealant expired 03/19

Fail 14 Jul 2021 83,181 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged middle row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary/wear indicators yellow (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread lifting and cracking heavily (5.2.3 (e))

tyre sealant expired 03/19

Pass 27 Jul 2020 77,417 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 70,742 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 61,714 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,896 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 41,787 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 41,787 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 29,160 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 BUH 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 BUH, 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 BUH registered?

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

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