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BJ12 PZP

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,404 mi
Last recorded129,404 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 PZP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 129,404 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 117,835 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 117,824 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding no wheel bearing check due to bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 108,653 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 99,536 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 90,499 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 87,848 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 87,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit and cracking due to age

Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,908 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 83,906 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r/inner tail light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,322 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 75,322 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,424 miles

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 9 Mar 2017 57,455 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,972 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,335 miles

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

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

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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BJ12 PZP is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 BJ12 PZP, 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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BJ12 PZP is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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