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GJ12 WHB

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,087 mi
Last recorded114,087 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 WHB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 114,087 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 114,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 107,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2025 107,114 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 100,025 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 100,022 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 91,078 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 91,078 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended cannot be plugged in jammed (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 84,668 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 77,206 miles

Front both sides tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 72,821 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear suspension trailing arm bushes bonding starting to separate

Fail 20 Mar 2020 72,821 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear suspension trailing arm bushes bonding starting to separate

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,891 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 64,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,061 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,816 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 both to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,657 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 both to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 37,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 both to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 27,538 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GJ12 WHB is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ12 WHB, 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 GJ12 WHB registered?

GJ12 WHB is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is GJ12 WHB safe to buy?

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