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HD12 BKF

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,824 mi
Last recorded90,824 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 BKF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 90,824 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 90,813 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 82,637 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 80,087 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 80,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 73,579 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 66,819 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 66,819 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))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 60,129 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 46,859 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 46,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn uneven below 1.0mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 39,120 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,810 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 24,688 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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HD12 BKF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HD12 BKF, 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 HD12 BKF registered?

HD12 BKF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is HD12 BKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD12 BKF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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