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SA57 OAK

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,801 mi
Last recorded85,801 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 OAK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 85,801 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 80,310 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 80,310 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 74,520 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 69,139 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 62,583 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 58,017 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 56,031 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 51,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 45,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 39,999 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 34,435 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 34,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 29,477 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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SA57 OAK is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SA57 OAK, 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

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What year was SA57 OAK registered?

SA57 OAK is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is SA57 OAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA57 OAK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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