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BR06 SAN

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,462 mi
Last recorded173,462 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR06 SAN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 173,462 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 160,923 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside wing mirror and cover damaged but not excessively

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 148,036 miles

Offside front mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2023 148,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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 front mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2022 135,081 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 135,079 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 129,015 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 113,578 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted as standard, restricting view of compnents

rear heatshield loose.

Fail 10 Jul 2020 113,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tailing arm bush loose. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush loose. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure two centre hangers corrode away . (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted as standard, restricting view of compnents

rear heatshield loose.

Pass 11 Jul 2019 103,775 miles

Engine cover/undertray/sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Front tyres have sidewall damage

Oil leak

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

Rear of exhaust/hanger/heatshield loose corroded

Rear roadsprings corroded

Rear suspension trailing arm bushes peeling

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged center rear (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 87,717 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,356 miles

Engine cover/undertray/sill covers fitted as standard

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges sooth/ small cut in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted as standard.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,461 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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BR06 SAN is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BR06 SAN, 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 BR06 SAN registered?

BR06 SAN is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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