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FG12 DHZ

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,124 mi
Last recorded155,124 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 DHZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 155,124 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 130,818 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 119,812 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 109,037 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 79,959 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,460 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 60,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,191 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 40,191 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 27,889 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

no smoke detected on test

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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FG12 DHZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 FG12 DHZ, 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 FG12 DHZ registered?

FG12 DHZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is FG12 DHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 DHZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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