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BK05 MUM

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,940 mi
Last recorded123,940 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 MUM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 123,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 123,711 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure support broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high view not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 113,693 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 103,779 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 96,787 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre out of shape.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 91,592 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 91,592 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 91,591 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size = 215/50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 84,908 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 84,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 83,316 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 83,316 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 76,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,073 miles

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

Nearside head lamp security

Fail 26 Jun 2018 70,073 miles

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

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

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

Nearside head lamp security

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,744 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 61,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down to the structure (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down to the structure (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,398 miles

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

No emissions test printout. Emissions test passed. (engine not reaching full RPM)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn to limit on edges

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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BK05 MUM is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BK05 MUM, 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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BK05 MUM is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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