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AD12 CUG

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,128 mi
Last recorded99,128 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 99,128 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 93,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth tread worn down to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush starting to detach from bonded pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn sooth on edge front tyres sizes differ to rear 235/50/17 rear tyres 225/50/17 w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 rear trailing arm bush starting to detach from bonded pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive constant leak from engine but does not meet the requirements to be considered excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 86,413 miles

Offside Rear number plate bulb not working

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Jul 2023 86,411 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear number plate bulb not working

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Jul 2022 80,026 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 73,476 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 68,170 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 68,170 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 61,085 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 43,639 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 34,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,201 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 CUG 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 CUG, 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 CUG registered?

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

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