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MK12 MPZ

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,860 mi
Last recorded100,860 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 MPZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 100,860 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 99,460 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2025 99,460 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 94,508 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 90,538 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 90,538 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 88,393 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 82,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 79,107 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 74,159 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 74,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 68,483 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 68,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,671 miles

3rd row of seats not presented for test unable to test seat belts

all tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,787 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,302 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 57,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,859 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 38,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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MK12 MPZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MK12 MPZ, 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 MK12 MPZ registered?

MK12 MPZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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