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J27 STJ

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,293 mi
Last recorded100,293 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 STJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 100,293 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 100,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 90,410 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 80,437 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))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 67,328 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 54,946 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 51,326 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 47,520 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 47,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 41,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low, slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low, slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both nearside and offside trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,114 miles

Far rear seats not up in place, Belts not checked

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

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 28,953 miles

Engine trays and covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,304 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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J27 STJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 J27 STJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J27 STJ?

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What year was J27 STJ registered?

J27 STJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is J27 STJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J27 STJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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