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SJZ 1152

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,371 mi
Last recorded117,371 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJZ 1152
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 117,371 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 107,144 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 98,977 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 89,112 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 80,076 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 80,075 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))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,434 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 69,744 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 69,744 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))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 62,873 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 57,652 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 57,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,476 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 40,061 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,614 miles

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

child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection

engine covers fitted & under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

nail in off side rear tyre

off side rear tyre cracking

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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SJZ 1152 is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJZ 1152, 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

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What year was SJZ 1152 registered?

SJZ 1152 is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is SJZ 1152 safe to buy?

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