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GL12 PNZ

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,975 mi
Last recorded131,975 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 PNZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 131,975 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2026 131,975 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2025 121,159 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))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 114,350 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 114,350 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 108,831 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 108,828 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 100,472 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

drivers mirror slightly damaged

exhaust hangers and clamps corroded

o\s and n\s rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 8 Apr 2021 93,867 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x3 ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 93,867 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x3 ()

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 89,707 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,579 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 71,573 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,341 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear x3 child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts and buckles

engine covers fitted, obscuring view of some components

handbrake travel high but wheels still lock

under trays fitted, obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,543 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 PNZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PNZ, 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 GL12 PNZ registered?

GL12 PNZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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