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BN62 ZUA

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

213,635 mi
Last recorded213,635 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 ZUA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 213,635 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 198,066 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 178,666 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 155,538 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side trailing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 135,380 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken away from exhaust

Pass 4 Dec 2020 114,457 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 95,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 80,220 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edges (2255017) (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 57,104 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,136 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 45,136 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

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

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

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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BN62 ZUA is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN62 ZUA, 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 BN62 ZUA registered?

BN62 ZUA is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is BN62 ZUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 ZUA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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