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HY12 NHU

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,244 mi
Last recorded110,244 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 NHU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 110,244 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 110,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, heavily inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 93,208 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 90,665 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 90,664 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 86,668 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 86,668 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,826 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 76,027 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt off side and near side rear ()

Pass 19 Jun 2020 71,675 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 64,859 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 56,633 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 48,404 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 38,717 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread.

Pass 30 May 2015 29,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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HY12 NHU 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 HY12 NHU, 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 HY12 NHU registered?

HY12 NHU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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