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LL12 GKN

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,837 mi
Last recorded40,837 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 GKN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 40,837 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 40,837 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 37,402 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 33,206 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 30,494 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 30,493 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 26,972 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 26,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 24,330 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 21,732 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 18,060 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 12,195 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 9,298 miles

near side front tyre has slight cut to the outer side wall but not to the cord

Pass 1 Apr 2016 7,823 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 7,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 May 2015 5,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 5,999 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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LL12 GKN is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LL12 GKN, 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 LL12 GKN registered?

LL12 GKN is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is LL12 GKN safe to buy?

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