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SB12 HRM

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,670 mi
Last recorded108,670 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 HRM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 108,670 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 99,892 miles

Both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 99,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 84,149 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2023 84,148 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre is worn close to legal limit, excessively worn on edges and is close to ply/cords being exposed

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2022 73,631 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front inner cv gaiter deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on edges

Noise from auxiliary belt area

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 73,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front inner cv gaiter deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges

Noise from auxiliary belt area

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 64,466 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 64,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

offside rear tyre excessively worn on edges and is only just on the legal limit

Pass 10 Nov 2020 54,511 miles

Front tyres very slightly wearing on edges

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2019 44,313 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 44,313 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,327 miles

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

Engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side testable items.

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 35,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limits 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded on inside face

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limits 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limits 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inside face

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 35,920 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limits 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded on inside face

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limits 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limits 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inside face

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,031 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs in poor condition corroded on inside face

Pass 15 May 2015 24,134 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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SB12 HRM is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SB12 HRM, 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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SB12 HRM is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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