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DK12 UNJ

2012 Ford S-max

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,762 mi
Last recorded98,762 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 UNJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 98,762 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 90,856 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 90,854 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 83,962 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 83,962 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 78,279 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 71,832 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 63,976 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 55,416 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 45,939 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 34,822 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 24,886 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 23,893 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 18,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 12,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 12,979 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UNJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DK12 UNJ, 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 DK12 UNJ registered?

DK12 UNJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is DK12 UNJ safe to buy?

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