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GN12 BYU

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,979 mi
Last recorded129,979 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 BYU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 129,979 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 122,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 112,408 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder of tread.

Pass 28 Jun 2023 105,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 105,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F Tyre has a cut on sidewall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S/R number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 95,336 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,085 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

n/s/r trailing arm bush worn

Fail 1 Jul 2021 86,085 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust bracket broken

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

n/s/r trailing arm bush worn

Pass 18 Jun 2020 81,856 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 75,238 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 75,238 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,011 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,314 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 39,378 miles

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

emissions to clean to read

Pass 22 Jun 2015 27,483 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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GN12 BYU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

GN12 BYU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is GN12 BYU safe to buy?

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