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SW12 DMZ

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,717 mi
Last recorded80,717 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 DMZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 80,717 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 72,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 65,690 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 58,729 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 52,698 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 52,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 48,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,221 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 41,221 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 35,121 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking but no visible cords

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,081 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,926 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,280 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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SW12 DMZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SW12 DMZ, 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 SW12 DMZ?

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What year was SW12 DMZ registered?

SW12 DMZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is SW12 DMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 DMZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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