MOT Status
ValidMileage
203,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd stop lamp tailgate (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
bay covers
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
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight engine oil lak
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
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is KW12 BZL safe to buy?
The MOT history for KW12 BZL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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