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HN12 ETZ

2012 Ford S-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,067 mi
Last recorded127,067 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 ETZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 127,067 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2025 119,771 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row of seats both outer seats ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges worn on wear bands very close to limit [ ATTENTION ] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge on wear bands very close to limit [ATTENTION ] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 119,675 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view CASING DAMAGED AND GLASS (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface lower in bumper more than 50% missing (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row of seats both outer seats ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges worn on wear bands very close to limit [ ATTENTION ] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge on wear bands very close to limit [ATTENTION ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on limit [ ATTENTION] (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 105,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 105,010 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 97,780 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 97,633 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 90,981 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 90,981 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,272 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 79,872 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 79,235 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 79,235 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,024 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,920 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

child seat fitted in nearside centre seat, best possible test carried out

unable to check rear seats and belts due to items in boot

Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,066 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,801 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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HN12 ETZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HN12 ETZ, 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 HN12 ETZ registered?

HN12 ETZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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