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MF12 NTU

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,993 mi
Last recorded87,993 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 NTU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 87,993 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 83,988 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats folded flat unable to inspect

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 83,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats folded flat unable to inspect

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 63,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LEGAL LIMIT NOW 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 63,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LEGAL LIMIT NOW 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 55,067 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 53,285 miles

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

off side rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 2 Mar 2020 50,220 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 50,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 43,727 miles

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

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

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

Rear seats not up

Pass 19 Feb 2018 36,979 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 36,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 29,307 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,140 miles

baby seat in rear

Pass 19 Jan 2015 15,405 miles

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

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

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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MF12 NTU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 MF12 NTU, 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 MF12 NTU registered?

MF12 NTU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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