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BG12 NSN

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,760 mi
Last recorded154,760 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 NSN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 154,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 154,760 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 149,093 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity l.e.d,s missing, (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded off, system,corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm perished, 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack bolt, (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, very corroded, weak, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 142,498 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack bolt, (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 142,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack bolt, (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 136,568 miles

Front exhaust system is corroded

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 131,093 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 131,093 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable, 225/50/17 ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 121,854 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 111,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 101,504 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 90,997 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 74,501 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 1 Jun 2015 62,888 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre on 3mm

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 NSN is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NSN, 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 NSN registered?

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

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