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GN12 ACZ

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,355 mi
Last recorded120,355 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 ACZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 120,355 miles

Offside Front Position lamp insecure POSITION /DRL UNIT (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 120,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 /tear to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 DEVOID OF TREAD ON OUTER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp insecure POSITION /DRL UNIT (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 118,876 miles

Nearside Rear NR Centre seat buckle stiff

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 105,136 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 105,125 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 97,512 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both /lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 97,512 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both /lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,181 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 80,424 miles

Emissions emit low reading

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 27 Oct 2020 80,405 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Emissions emit low reading

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,947 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyres, perished in-between tread

Fail 17 Apr 2019 66,928 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyres, perished in-between tread

Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,155 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 55,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape due to overinflation (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape due to overinflation (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust corroded

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2017 42,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cut and perished

Offside Rear Tyre wall perished

Fail 2 May 2017 42,209 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cut and perished

Offside Rear Tyre wall perished

Pass 9 May 2016 36,251 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 29,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GN12 ACZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GN12 ACZ, 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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GN12 ACZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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