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GU12 ETO

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,678 mi
Last recorded45,678 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 ETO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 45,678 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn uneven and bald on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2016 36,731 miles

Has 3 child seats fitted on rear seats.

Nearside Wiper is showing signs of wear.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 36,725 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Lamp lens cover. (6.1.C.1)

Has 3 child seats fitted on rear seats.

Nearside Wiper is showing signs of wear.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GU12 ETO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 GU12 ETO, 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 GU12 ETO registered?

GU12 ETO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is GU12 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 ETO shows 4 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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