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AD12 CSY

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,770 mi
Last recorded151,770 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 151,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 151,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 141,910 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 141,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, cords will be exposed soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 133,347 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 133,347 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin FROM BLOWING INJECTOR (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 123,085 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 123,085 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 112,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 106,217 miles

Offside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 106,217 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers do not clear screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 100,324 miles

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A smaller than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 87,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,911 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes unbonding (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 69,911 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes unbonding (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,135 miles

Front tyres 3mm

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CSY 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 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 AD12 CSY, 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 CSY registered?

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

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