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K16 AKJ

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,712 mi
Last recorded112,712 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 AKJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 112,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test fitted with 3 child seats ()

Pass 27 Nov 2024 110,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted with 3 child seats ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

number plate light flicker

Pass 13 Oct 2023 107,065 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted with 3 child seats ()

Fail 13 Oct 2023 107,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted with 3 child seats ()

Pass 6 Oct 2022 101,206 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 seats in centre row ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 92,424 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 9 Oct 2020 85,098 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and splitting. tiny weep. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush deteriorated but secure at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray soaked and one drip hanging from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads both sides wearing low. ok at present. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 85,098 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust system insecure corroded and separated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot leaking and split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded and weak. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and splitting. tiny weep. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush deteriorated but secure at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray soaked and one drip hanging from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads both sides wearing low. ok at present. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 82,366 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,750 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 76,750 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,431 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and corroded on the inner face pads appear 2/3 worn

Both rear trailing arm bushes are slightly worn

Rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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K16 AKJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K16 AKJ, 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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K16 AKJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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