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GD12 KWE

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,994 mi
Last recorded83,994 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 KWE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 83,994 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 80,317 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 75,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 69,509 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 62,520 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 56,524 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 53,535 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 53,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 48,692 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 42,744 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 42,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,697 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 36,693 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 32,183 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 32,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GD12 KWE 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 73.3%.

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 GD12 KWE, 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 GD12 KWE registered?

GD12 KWE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is GD12 KWE safe to buy?

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