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CA12 BUF

2012 Ford S-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,719 mi
Last recorded132,719 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 BUF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 132,719 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 125,742 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 117,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 111,870 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear lamp damaged

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 8 Jun 2023 111,805 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside 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 Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear lamp damaged

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 5 Jun 2022 103,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 99,707 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 92,421 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,366 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 77,674 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3x child seats fitted.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 68,587 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 59,820 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 52,950 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres inner edges worn

unable to inspect back row seat belts due to seats not fitted

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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CA12 BUF is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CA12 BUF, 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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CA12 BUF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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