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FD12 MJE

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,927 mi
Last recorded102,927 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 MJE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 102,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 90,242 miles

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

Central Rear seat belt release button cover missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear registration b ul cover/case missing

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

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

various point of surface corrosion underneath vehicle + suspension components

Fail 16 Jun 2025 90,240 miles

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

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

Central Rear seat belt release button cover missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear registration b ul cover/case missing

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

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

various point of surface corrosion underneath vehicle + suspension components

Pass 21 May 2024 85,259 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 31 May 2023 81,392 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 May 2022 77,732 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 30 May 2022 77,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 8 Jun 2021 73,174 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some wear and deterioration to offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2020 69,716 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

Fail 17 Jun 2020 69,716 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to exhaust system

rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

Pass 17 May 2019 63,047 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 55,178 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all four tyres wearing thin

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 22 May 2018 55,178 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

all four tyres wearing thin

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 8 May 2017 47,984 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 41,905 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 41,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 32,723 miles

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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FD12 MJE is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FD12 MJE, 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 FD12 MJE registered?

FD12 MJE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is FD12 MJE safe to buy?

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