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SH12 HSC

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,530 mi
Last recorded113,530 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 HSC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 113,530 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 108,091 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 108,075 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 102,929 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 102,871 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 96,363 miles

rust corrosion on underside but not considered excessive

Pass 14 Sep 2021 87,490 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 87,490 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 87,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 80,942 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,613 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 63,566 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 54,859 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 49,683 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 42,529 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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SH12 HSC is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SH12 HSC, 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

How do I check the history of SH12 HSC?

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What year was SH12 HSC registered?

SH12 HSC is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is SH12 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 HSC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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