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BG12 ZTJ

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,231 mi
Last recorded127,231 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 ZTJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 127,231 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 127,038 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 110,682 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 98,518 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 87,864 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 87,418 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,392 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,448 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 54,849 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 54,782 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 46,996 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 46,996 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 39,331 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 39,331 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 30,639 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside Rear seat has child seat fitted (second row)

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 21,732 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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BG12 ZTJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ registered?

BG12 ZTJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is BG12 ZTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 ZTJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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