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J12 STE

2015 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,639 mi
Last recorded51,639 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 STE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 51,639 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 45,616 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 39,714 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 34,573 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 34,571 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 33,019 miles

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Fail 1 Dec 2021 33,018 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 90% heavy rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low / only just passed / advise immediate replacement with discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2020 32,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Protective shields fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2019 30,660 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and uneven wear / advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low and uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2018 27,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm left and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm left and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

tyre size : 235/55 R17 103W

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

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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J12 STE is a 2015 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 56,952 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 J12 STE, 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 11 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J12 STE registered?

J12 STE is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 November 2015.

Is J12 STE safe to buy?

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