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BG12 NMZ

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,695 mi
Last recorded155,695 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 155,695 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 155,695 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing and rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 147,750 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2024 138,204 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 131,902 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut in sidewall 235/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

offside rear lamp units damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2022 125,876 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower stabilizer bar splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine cover and undertray installed

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Indicator and position lamp lens broken, but not drastically affecting light output

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Wing mirror housing slightly damaged

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 120,879 miles

Central Rear Center rear seat belt difficult to engage, but releasing ok

Engine cover and undertray installed

Offside Rear Indicator and position lamp lens broken, but not majorly affecting light output

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

Offside Wing mirror casing slightly damaged

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 116,021 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,906 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 106,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside 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))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 97,759 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 97,759 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,895 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2017 89,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/18 SIDEWALL AND WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DAMAGED REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 3 May 2016 82,150 miles

235/45/18 FRONT TYRES DAMAGED

Pass 16 May 2015 74,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to near side rear tyre outer sidewall

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 NMZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NMZ, 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 BG12 NMZ registered?

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

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