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MF12 TNJ

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

261,634 mi
Last recorded261,634 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 TNJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 261,634 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower panel damaged

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged 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))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pads worn low

steering rack has slight mist of oil

Pass 5 Apr 2022 252,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly damaged

Nearside Rear brake pads worn low

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

front lower panel damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2021 243,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 237,463 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 237,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 228,621 miles

Front both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat cover slightly insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2020 224,128 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both side tyres slightly worn low

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2019 205,271 miles

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

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

Rear Engine mounting in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2019 185,580 miles

offside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre worn on limit on egde

Pass 11 Sep 2018 178,408 miles

front registration plate deteriated

Pass 14 Mar 2018 162,179 miles

front registration plate deterioted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 135,045 miles

both sides front wipers deterioted

front registration plate deterioted

offside front and rear tyres worn low

Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,891 miles

front tyres worn on limit

nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Nov 2016 104,011 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front wiper blade deterioted

play in offside front track rod end

Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,233 miles

front wipers deterioted

parking brake has a slightly low effort

Fail 14 Apr 2016 80,216 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers deterioted

parking brake has a slightly low effort

Pass 3 Nov 2015 77,487 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 67,981 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,052 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,002 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 11,714 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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MF12 TNJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MF12 TNJ, 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 TNJ registered?

MF12 TNJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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