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FN12 OFT

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,888 mi
Last recorded129,888 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 OFT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 129,888 miles

Offside Front Offside Front FOG LAMP LENS DAMAGED/CRACKED

Pass 7 Mar 2025 125,803 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 115,895 miles

Offside Front FOG LAMP LENS DAMAGED/CRACKED

Pass 8 Mar 2023 102,019 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 90,213 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2022 90,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,092 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 65,955 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,705 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 37,984 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 37,984 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,606 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 28,605 miles

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)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,600 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,981 miles

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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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FN12 OFT is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 FN12 OFT, 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 FN12 OFT registered?

FN12 OFT is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is FN12 OFT safe to buy?

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