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KA05 DRA

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,516 mi
Last recorded117,516 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 DRA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 117,516 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2025 115,985 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2025 115,985 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 109,071 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 100,571 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 90,945 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 81,347 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 69,609 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 69,609 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 62,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 50,105 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 49,165 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 40,025 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test far rear

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front and offside rear tyres beginning to crack on inner side walls

Pass 4 May 2016 30,261 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 20,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KA05 DRA is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KA05 DRA, 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

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What year was KA05 DRA registered?

KA05 DRA is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is KA05 DRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA05 DRA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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