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GK12 NWX

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,708 mi
Last recorded125,708 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 NWX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 125,708 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 125,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edges and near to limit!

rear cross-member and suspension components corroding!

Pass 14 Jul 2025 116,727 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 101,396 miles

All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning when fog is illuminated (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 101,396 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps when fog is illuminated (4.7.2 (a))

All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning when fog is illuminated (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 87,204 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 77,356 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 75,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner lamp half working

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 68,208 miles

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

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

third row seats folded and loaded over

Pass 14 Jan 2020 60,353 miles

limited seat belt checks-third seat row loaded over, second seat row has three child seats fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2020 60,353 miles

Offside Front 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))

limited seat belt checks-third seat row loaded over, second seat row has three child seats fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2019 48,890 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre perished 215/60r16

third row seats folded limiting seat and belt checks

Pass 10 Jan 2018 38,384 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt three seats blocking second row seats

third row seats folded limiting belt checks

Pass 26 Jan 2017 30,421 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 23,319 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 23,319 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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GK12 NWX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK12 NWX, 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 GK12 NWX registered?

GK12 NWX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is GK12 NWX safe to buy?

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