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GL12 OKJ

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,053 mi
Last recorded133,053 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 OKJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 133,053 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 132,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 127,359 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 127,341 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 120,880 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 115,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 115,715 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit of 0.5 m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 110,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 110,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 105,338 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 105,308 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 101,892 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,894 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 97,894 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 92,882 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH , on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,138 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,033 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,591 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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GL12 OKJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL12 OKJ, 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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GL12 OKJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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