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SA04 FEZ

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

181,261 mi
Last recorded181,261 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 FEZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 181,261 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 173,191 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion underbody

Pass 29 Jul 2024 162,852 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened PLUS SUSPENSION ARMS O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 152,058 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 145,832 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 145,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 135,951 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 121,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,500 miles

Oil leak, o/s/r spring corroded, both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,125 miles

UNDER TRAY DAMP WITH OIL

Pass 17 Jun 2017 68,704 miles

Front brake pad is getting low

slight smearing wiper blades

Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 98Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.mm 225/50/17 98Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 38,100 miles

rear brake pad is getting low

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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SA04 FEZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SA04 FEZ, 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 SA04 FEZ registered?

SA04 FEZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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