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HG12 TCZ

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,373 mi
Last recorded136,373 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 TCZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2023 136,373 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 125,252 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 115,752 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 115,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 104,894 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 95,637 miles

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

Offside Front wing mirror damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2019 95,637 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wing mirror damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,015 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 71,673 miles

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2017 71,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,975 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn at inner shoulder

Pass 13 Sep 2015 52,135 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2015 52,135 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,095 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 52,095 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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HG12 TCZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG12 TCZ, 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 HG12 TCZ registered?

HG12 TCZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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