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L31 GMF

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,772 mi
Last recorded178,772 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 GMF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 178,772 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 178,768 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 157,891 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2ND ROW ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2ND ROW ()

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 157,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2ND ROW ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2ND ROW ()

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

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER MISSING. SYSTEM SECURE

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 144,280 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ACROSS ALL SEATS ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 135,394 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2ND ROW ()

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2ND ROW ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 126,298 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ACROSS ALL REAR SEATS ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 126,297 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury REAR VIEW MIRROR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ACROSS ALL REAR SEATS ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 27 Jan 2020 119,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3RD ROW ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 109,060 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 109,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 97,479 miles

6TH AND 7TH SEAT OBSTRUCTED

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 79,353 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 64,450 miles

Child Seats Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belts

Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,310 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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L31 GMF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L31 GMF, 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 L31 GMF registered?

L31 GMF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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