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J7 BBN

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,244 mi
Last recorded124,244 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 BBN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 124,244 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 124,244 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 116,877 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 116,877 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 109,729 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 109,729 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 103,302 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 94,466 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2021 94,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,764 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes split, not resulting in excessive movement/play

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 79,389 miles

Exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 79,389 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front hanger come away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,239 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 70,239 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 59,462 miles

Both front are tyres bold on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,737 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 47,737 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,915 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 35,915 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated 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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J7 BBN is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J7 BBN, 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 J7 BBN registered?

J7 BBN is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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