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ML12 AHA

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,097 mi
Last recorded117,097 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 AHA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 117,097 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 117,096 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 109,065 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 100,662 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 100,662 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 76,480 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 76,480 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 66,725 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 66,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 64,418 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 64,417 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted lining braking away (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 58,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 58,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 51,027 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 46,551 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 46,551 miles

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

nearside front tyre is on legal limit

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 40,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,826 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 31,312 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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ML12 AHA is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ML12 AHA, 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 ML12 AHA registered?

ML12 AHA is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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