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BG62 AFE

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,141 mi
Last recorded102,141 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 AFE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 102,141 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 102,120 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 95,344 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 89,540 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear of centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 89,538 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Both wing mirror casings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Both mirror lenses missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 215/60 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear of centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 84,081 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 77,727 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 76,196 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 76,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 73,228 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 69,839 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,343 miles

Advise offside front brake discs is badly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 64,343 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Advise offside front brake discs is badly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,135 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 55,134 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front arch liner insecurely mounted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges worn bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear tyre sidewall excessively deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,057 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,615 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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BG62 AFE is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BG62 AFE, 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 BG62 AFE registered?

BG62 AFE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 December 2012.

Is BG62 AFE safe to buy?

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