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SC52 OTS

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,846 mi
Last recorded102,846 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 OTS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 102,846 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S AND O/S DISCS FLUCTUATING (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER AND OUTER EDGES NEEDS REPLACEMENT ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 102,701 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure FRONT MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended MIDDLE ROW OUTER BUCKLE (7.1.2 (d))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S AND O/S DISCS FLUCTUATING (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER AND OUTER EDGES NEEDS REPLACEMENT ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 95,650 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 95,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 90,528 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 90,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 84,133 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on offside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,921 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 75,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 68,725 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 68,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 58,535 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 58,535 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 52,224 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 48,182 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 47,970 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres damaged on side wall

Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 25,580 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 17,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,000 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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SC52 OTS is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SC52 OTS, 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 SC52 OTS registered?

SC52 OTS is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is SC52 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC52 OTS shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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