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GN12 JBY

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,408 mi
Last recorded110,408 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 JBY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 110,408 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 106,224 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 106,224 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2024 99,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 May 2024 99,800 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 May 2023 93,170 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than other pads across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 93,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than other pads across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 83,810 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 83,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

high level brake lamp no working

Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both front discs worn and both have partially corroded inner friction surfaces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,859 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,934 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,138 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,572 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,389 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,674 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 JBY is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN12 JBY registered?

GN12 JBY is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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