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DK12 UTE

2012 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,890 mi
Last recorded102,890 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 UTE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 102,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 102,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 99,425 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 98,209 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 93,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 79,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 70,061 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 67,397 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 67,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 56,101 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 56,101 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm 225/50/17 nexen (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear between 2 and 3mm and perishing slightly..

Pass 6 Mar 2018 47,289 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 24,430 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,223 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 UTE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

DK12 UTE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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