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L17 SAA

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,373 mi
Last recorded88,373 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 SAA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 88,373 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 79,534 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 72,588 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 65,837 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 59,222 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 63,909 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 48,070 miles

Central Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,227 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3x

Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,193 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,832 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

childs seats fitted where adult belts are. unable to test belts

Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L17 SAA is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L17 SAA, 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 L17 SAA registered?

L17 SAA is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is L17 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 SAA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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