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ET12 KWG

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,090 mi
Last recorded112,090 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 KWG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 112,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disk inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 107,537 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres bald - no cords showing 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes - rear of arms NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Dished/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 102,579 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 95,317 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 90,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH - inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH - lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats

Fail 6 Jun 2022 90,039 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH - inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH - lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats

Pass 9 Jun 2021 82,132 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 82,132 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2020 78,589 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 69,445 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - low/stepping/ abnormal wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 57,287 miles

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

Surface corrosion on front brake discs

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,824 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.0mm useable tread remaining 235/4518 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.47mm useable tread remaining 235/4518 tread distorting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.4mm useable tread remaining 235/4518 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.4mm useable tread remaining 235/4518 tread distorting (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KWG is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ET12 KWG, 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 ET12 KWG registered?

ET12 KWG is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is ET12 KWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 KWG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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