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KU12 FOT

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,156 mi
Last recorded163,156 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 FOT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 163,156 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated and has slight leak

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

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

Rear exhaust heat cover slightly insecure

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2024 163,156 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated and has slight leak

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

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

Rear exhaust heat cover slightly insecure

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2023 153,939 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 138,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 138,495 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,972 miles

Bonnet damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2020 109,353 miles

Lower Engine under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Brake Caliper retaining spring missing

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

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

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

Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Feb 2019 94,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

Engine undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 69,742 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 52,915 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush bonding deteriorated and bush starting to separate.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,696 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 34,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

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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KU12 FOT is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KU12 FOT, 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 KU12 FOT registered?

KU12 FOT is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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