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2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,124 mi
Last recorded99,124 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 SEO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 99,124 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 99,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 95,132 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 95,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working door indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 83,797 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 78,517 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced offside rear inner tail flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside rear inner tail (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 67,336 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced offside rear inner tail flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside rear inner tail (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,492 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

one of three tail lights flickering n/s/r

Fail 18 Sep 2020 64,491 miles

Exhaust system insecure both middle brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front and rear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

one of three tail lights flickering n/s/r

Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,867 miles

nearside rear inner tail light intermittent flickering

Fail 20 Sep 2019 62,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear inner tail light intermittent flickering

Pass 24 Sep 2018 60,704 miles

occasional flicker from one off nearside tail lights

Pass 1 Nov 2017 57,603 miles

oil leak on engine from oil filter housing seal

one of nearside rear taillights not working

Fail 31 Oct 2017 57,593 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters front & rear incorrectly spaced, incorrect font and misplaced screws (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear tyre has TEMPORARY type (plug) puncture repair fitted

oil leak on engine from oil filter housing seal

one of nearside rear taillights not working

Pass 26 Oct 2016 56,255 miles

both number plates temporarily secured

Fail 25 Oct 2016 56,212 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 47,471 miles

3rd row seats / seat belts not checked seats stowed away in floor

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/lipped inner face not braking on full face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front fog light damaged / holed

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/scored (3.5.1i)

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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K3 SEO 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 63.2%.

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 K3 SEO, 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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K3 SEO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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