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SG12 MFF

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,302 mi
Last recorded132,302 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 MFF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 132,302 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

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

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2025 125,992 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 125,992 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 116,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 109,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 89,614 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 89,613 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,564 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,798 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 59,995 miles

engine under tray is fitted not allowing full inspection off underside

Fail 4 Mar 2019 59,993 miles

Nearside 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))

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

engine under tray is fitted not allowing full inspection off underside

Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,947 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 46,947 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017
Fail 1 Mar 2017 33,674 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 21,397 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 20,789 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,178 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)

rear 2 seats removed for adaption of hoist

smoke density not metered due to manufacture design of not fast idling

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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SG12 MFF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SG12 MFF, 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 SG12 MFF registered?

SG12 MFF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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