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GX61 TNE

2012 Ford S-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,922 mi
Last recorded114,922 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 TNE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 114,922 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 114,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 113,063 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 113,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 110,330 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 110,330 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 105,405 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 98,585 miles

rear tyres worn low on inside edges

Fail 17 Feb 2022 98,585 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 5 Mar 2021 91,112 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 83,455 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 72,546 miles

both front tyres worn low on inside edges 215/60/16

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 25 May 2018 61,511 miles

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

osr tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 25 May 2017 47,241 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 35,471 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,969 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 21,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 21,355 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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GX61 TNE is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GX61 TNE, 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 GX61 TNE registered?

GX61 TNE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is GX61 TNE safe to buy?

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