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GK12 RMY

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,805 mi
Last recorded169,805 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 RMY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 169,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 169,805 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn side facing rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 158,542 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front all perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge cords soon to be exposed (strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear inner position lamps (in tailgate) (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 145,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 134,080 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 124,583 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides, slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 109,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres appear underinflated

Pass 3 Mar 2020 101,276 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 101,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,367 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre And wearing low on tread 225/50/17 98w ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,818 miles

Both rear trailing arm bush bonding slightly deteriorated

Engine cover

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 58,690 miles

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush bonding deteriated

Fail 2 Mar 2017 58,689 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 98w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush bonding deteriated

Offside Rear tyre nearly worn to core inner edge

front brakes discs worn and pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,152 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge and cracking

engine cover

nearside rear tyre cut but not deep enough reach cords.

under tray fitted.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 44,152 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge and cracking

engine cover

nearside rear tyre cut but not deep enough reach cords.

under tray fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

x3 child seats fitted to rear of vehicle stopping inspection of seat belts.

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 RMY is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc 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 RMY, 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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GK12 RMY is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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