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ET12 FSL

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,993 mi
Last recorded187,993 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 FSL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 187,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 171,188 miles

Exhaust system corroded and flexi worn

Front suspension rubber bushes deteriorating

General underside corrosion including suspension components

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 158,348 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres starting to wear and perish on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to fully inspect due to undertray fitted obscuring vision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect inner brake pads

Windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Feb 2020 143,348 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 143,346 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 128,948 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 112,499 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 7 Feb 2018 112,499 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 93,816 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 78,238 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,944 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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ET12 FSL is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ET12 FSL, 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 ET12 FSL registered?

ET12 FSL is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is ET12 FSL safe to buy?

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