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SA54 AUD

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,259 mi
Last recorded153,259 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 AUD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 153,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 137,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under side pipes corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and worn on inside edge no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and worn on inside edge no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 137,682 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under side pipes corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and worn on inside edge no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and worn on inside edge no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 123,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 111,392 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 111,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 100,980 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 91,929 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 70,775 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 70,775 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,638 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,125 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,573 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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SA54 AUD is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SA54 AUD, 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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SA54 AUD is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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