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GF12 ETV

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,671 mi
Last recorded113,671 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 ETV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 113,671 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 103,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight wear on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm, worn on inner edge......235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm, worn on inner edge......234/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 103,491 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Delamination through entire side of one letter, due to dirt ingress (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight wear on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm, worn on inner edge......235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm, worn on inner edge......234/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 93,603 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Recommend replacement (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 85,996 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 76,665 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 ()

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

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

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

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

Only front seat belts checked due to obstructions

Pass 17 Sep 2020 70,645 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))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 63,665 miles

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

Offside Front side lamp/DRL, insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2018 54,790 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 54,790 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,629 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 46,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 37,647 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 26,992 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,776 miles

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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GF12 ETV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black 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 GF12 ETV, 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 GF12 ETV registered?

GF12 ETV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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