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AD12 BZL

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,308 mi
Last recorded153,308 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 BZL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 153,308 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear stop lens slight damaged

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

underside covered in sealant

Fail 11 Feb 2026 153,308 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear stop lens slight damaged

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

Road wheel fixing missing one from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

underside covered in sealant

Pass 28 Jan 2025 146,782 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 146,782 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing Both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 142,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 131,363 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 123,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broke away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 123,077 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broke away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 112,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jan 2021 112,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 107,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,812 miles

emissions too clean to obtain reading 0.51

under trays

Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,262 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 82,035 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,131 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 59,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,535 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 BZL is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AD12 BZL, 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 BZL registered?

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

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