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KW12 BZL

2012 Ford S-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

203,961 mi
Last recorded203,961 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 BZL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 203,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe corroded

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 203,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe corroded

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 198,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 184,073 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd stop lamp tailgate (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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Fail 10 Dec 2022 184,073 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd stop lamp tailgate (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bay covers

Pass 21 Dec 2021 171,144 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components has some corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2020 154,932 miles

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

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

exhaust sheld loose but no insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2019 138,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 125,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and dust cover worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 103,777 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 103,777 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 May 2017 101,430 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,921 miles

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

slight engine oil lak

Fail 15 Jun 2016 83,921 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced head lamp bulb tip faded causing poor pattern (1.7.5a)

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

slight engine oil lak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 62,899 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,899 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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KW12 BZL is a 2012 Ford S-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KW12 BZL, 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 KW12 BZL registered?

KW12 BZL is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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