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GW11 LOW

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,921 mi
Last recorded133,921 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW11 LOW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 133,921 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

Both sides rear coil springs corroding

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Offside front coil spring starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jul 2026 133,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

Both sides rear coil springs corroding

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Offside front coil spring starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre worn close to wear markers

Pass 29 Jul 2025 122,922 miles

Both sides rear coil springs corroding

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Nearside rear tyre worn close to wear markers

Offside front coil spring starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2024 112,292 miles

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2023 101,114 miles

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2022 91,579 miles

Both sides rear tyres perished,cracked & worn close to 1.6mm limit

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs worn & corroded on inner face

Rear brake discs show wear

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Jul 2021 83,635 miles

Both sides rear tyres perished, worn on inner edges approaching wear markers 2mm

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs worn & corroded on inner face

Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,153 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable

Pass 6 Jul 2019 71,783 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 61,339 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 61,294 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 49,747 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 49,747 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 39,067 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 28,669 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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GW11 LOW 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 GW11 LOW, 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 GW11 LOW registered?

GW11 LOW is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is GW11 LOW safe to buy?

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