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KM12 OUW

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,287 mi
Last recorded180,287 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 OUW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 180,287 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 180,287 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 171,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 160,657 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 149,352 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 136,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 127,711 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 127,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 113,244 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 98,008 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 92,654 miles

center rear seat belt stalk damaged

Pass 24 May 2017 79,781 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,617 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 50,779 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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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KM12 OUW is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KM12 OUW, 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 KM12 OUW registered?

KM12 OUW is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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