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SA12 SYF

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,072 mi
Last recorded138,072 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 SYF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 138,072 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 138,024 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 128,138 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 117,234 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 103,688 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 74,795 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,273 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 50,673 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,703 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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SA12 SYF is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SA12 SYF, 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 SA12 SYF?

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What year was SA12 SYF registered?

SA12 SYF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is SA12 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 SYF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA12 SYF have outstanding finance?

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