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BG12 LBL

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,063 mi
Last recorded145,063 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 LBL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2025 145,063 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 131,949 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 117,212 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 108,663 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,992 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 84,369 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,066 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 72,061 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front very slight noise when spinning wheel. new discs and pads fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 64,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front very slight noise when spinning wheel. new discs and pads fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 52,632 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot compartment full not checked

child seats in o/s/r ,n/s/r and center seats belts not checked

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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BG12 LBL is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG12 LBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 LBL registered?

BG12 LBL is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is BG12 LBL safe to buy?

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