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SK12 OMX

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,581 mi
Last recorded119,581 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 OMX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 119,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Prevent further corrosion of rear suspension components.

Fail 3 Dec 2025 119,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Prevent further corrosion of rear suspension components.

Pass 5 Dec 2024 111,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 111,006 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Pass 13 Dec 2023 104,155 miles

Front Engine Coolant Low

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 104,155 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Engine Coolant Low

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 99,061 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 91,455 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 91,454 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre/rear mount off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 84,476 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR/MID/OSR ()

exhaust hinger at rear broken

Fail 10 Dec 2020 84,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL ROUND (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR/MID/OSR ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES LOOKS LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust hinger at rear broken

Pass 2 Dec 2019 80,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 80,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 66,027 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 66,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 48,359 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 48,359 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 44,871 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 44,871 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,606 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the two rear most seat belt buckles not tested.

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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SK12 OMX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc 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 SK12 OMX, 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 SK12 OMX registered?

SK12 OMX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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