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GN12 GLZ

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,829 mi
Last recorded147,829 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 GLZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 147,829 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 135,786 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 126,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 117,301 miles

Front both tyres are worn on edges

Nearside Rear Lower 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 trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper slightly loose insecure

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2022 104,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 93,642 miles

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 82,324 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2020 82,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 68,694 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 68,694 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 59,322 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 48,011 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 48,011 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 37,971 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 29,812 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 GLZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in White 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 GLZ, 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 GLZ registered?

GN12 GLZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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