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SP12 LSN

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,031 mi
Last recorded130,031 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 LSN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 130,031 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 124,219 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 110,347 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 110,045 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,626 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,486 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 83,486 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 72,040 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 72,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,287 miles

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

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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SP12 LSN is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP12 LSN, 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 SP12 LSN registered?

SP12 LSN is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is SP12 LSN safe to buy?

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