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BO05 OAT

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

129,411 mi
Last recorded129,411 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO05 OAT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 129,411 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 129,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 118,562 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 118,561 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))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 brackets detatched (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 100,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 100,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,514 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 86,102 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 86,102 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 79,859 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 79,858 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 74,935 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 74,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,546 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 68,545 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 68,463 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,677 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 61,676 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn, cord showing. (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Bald, just legal.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 39,167 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 39,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BO05 OAT is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BO05 OAT, 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 BO05 OAT registered?

BO05 OAT is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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