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GN12 BWA

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,780 mi
Last recorded102,780 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 BWA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2021 102,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 96,962 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,214 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 70,718 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,801 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,829 miles

SMOKE TEST CARRIED OUT BUT NO READING REGISTERED

Fail 16 Mar 2016 48,829 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

SMOKE TEST CARRIED OUT BUT NO READING REGISTERED

WEAR IN FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,478 miles

CARRIED OUT SMOKE TEST, NO READING REGISTERED

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

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 BWA is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GN12 BWA, 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 GN12 BWA registered?

GN12 BWA is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is GN12 BWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 BWA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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