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KS05 ASH

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,878 mi
Last recorded127,878 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 ASH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 127,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 121,967 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 112,120 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 108,848 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH /UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO DEEP CUPS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

Fail 13 Jul 2023 108,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front UNDER TRAY INSECURE

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH /UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO DEEP CUPS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

Pass 27 Jul 2022 103,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

Fail 27 Jul 2022 103,426 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH TRAILING ARM BUSHES /FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed DEEP CUT 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

Pass 19 Jul 2021 98,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear pads half worn

Fail 19 Jul 2021 98,752 miles

Exhaust system insecure MID AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTER TREAD 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear pads half worn

Pass 11 Aug 2020 95,921 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both centre hangers corroded /broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 91,649 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 91,541 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from rear view mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 83,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 46,776 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 40,762 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,205 miles

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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KS05 ASH is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KS05 ASH, 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 KS05 ASH registered?

KS05 ASH is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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