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GE07 BLE

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,604 mi
Last recorded145,604 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE07 BLE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 145,604 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2026 143,662 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 194,038 miles

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 134,733 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Both rear lamps LED tail lights few LED's out. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 134,733 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2x middle hangers corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Both rear lamps LED tail lights few LED's out. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 178,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 125,139 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 162,281 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished rear axle bush (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 6 Jan 2023 113,870 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 143,613 miles

Nearside Front top leg bearing stiff/seized

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 143,613 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front top leg bearing stiff/seized

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 98,776 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 122,555 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))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 122,555 miles

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

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,273 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 118,290 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 118,290 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 78,485 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 78,485 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 113,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (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 3mm 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle seat

Fail 26 Nov 2019 113,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (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 3mm 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle seat

Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 98,576 miles

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

both rear tyres stepped

Fail 16 Nov 2018 98,523 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

both rear tyres stepped

Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,246 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 86,178 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 86,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,448 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 40,447 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 75,737 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 25,006 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 59,167 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 42,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GE07 BLE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 GE07 BLE, 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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GE07 BLE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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