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SS55 PLS

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,055 mi
Last recorded152,055 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS55 PLS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 152,055 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 152,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 143,609 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2024 136,226 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 127,132 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,428 miles

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

recommend a brakes linings inspection

Fail 21 Jan 2022 119,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

recommend a brakes linings inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2021 109,615 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 103,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 103,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 91,756 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 81,223 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 57,768 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 41,006 miles

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

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

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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SS55 PLS is a 2012 Ford S-max in White 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 SS55 PLS, 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 SS55 PLS registered?

SS55 PLS is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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