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SG04 NCG

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,368 mi
Last recorded70,368 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 NCG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 70,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front door handle slightly damage

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door handle slightly damage

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 70,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front door handle slightly damage

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door handle slightly damage

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 69,994 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 68,141 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 68,050 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,807 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 55,163 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 49,552 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 43,533 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 35,048 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 27,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 20,977 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,284 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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SG04 NCG is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SG04 NCG, 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 SG04 NCG registered?

SG04 NCG is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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The MOT history for SG04 NCG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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