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MF51 MEF

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,121 mi
Last recorded73,121 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 MEF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 73,121 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 72,613 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 68,236 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 64,225 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 61,848 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 58,632 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,087 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,513 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 50,513 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm FRONT BUSH,is split and moving (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit of 1.6mm at 1.58mm in places..[225/50/r17]98y =all other tyres are new avon zv7 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,168 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 46,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/r17]98y pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords michelin (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close[goodyear]. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,870 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,536 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 35,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Dec 2014 32,536 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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MF51 MEF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MF51 MEF, 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

How do I check the history of MF51 MEF?

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What year was MF51 MEF registered?

MF51 MEF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is MF51 MEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 MEF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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