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DK12 TSZ

2012 Ford S-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,924 mi
Last recorded120,924 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 TSZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 120,924 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2021 116,565 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 116,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing X1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing X1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose X1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,132 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 113,130 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 104,324 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2018 95,566 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 95,566 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,883 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,026 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 80,014 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,660 miles

Front Advise front number plate starting to delaniate

Nearside Rear Advise unable to inspect left hand rear seat belt child seat fitted

Offside Rear Advise unable to inspect right hand rear seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 66,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Advise front number plate starting to delaniate

Nearside Rear Advise unable to inspect left hand rear seat belt child seat fitted

Offside Rear Advise unable to inspect right hand rear seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,455 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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DK12 TSZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DK12 TSZ, 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 DK12 TSZ registered?

DK12 TSZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DK12 TSZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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