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FP12 KEJ

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,301 mi
Last recorded108,301 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 KEJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 108,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 107,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 93,037 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 93,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 93,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 79,907 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 79,906 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 73,219 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 65,561 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 58,375 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 51,259 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 51,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 47,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 41,899 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 41,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,929 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 37,929 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,605 miles

Centre Rear brake light dont work

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 32,605 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear brake light dont work

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2015 26,154 miles

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

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

o/s/r lamp outer cover has a hole in it

Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,154 miles

o/s/r lamp outer cover has a hole in it

Fail 7 Apr 2015 25,615 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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FP12 KEJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FP12 KEJ, 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 FP12 KEJ registered?

FP12 KEJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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