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SY12 TFE

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

60,644 mi
Last recorded60,644 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 TFE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 60,644 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension components has surface corrosion

oil level low

Fail 26 Apr 2024 60,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension components has surface corrosion

oil level low

Pass 23 Nov 2022 54,242 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

REAR BOOT AND NEARSIDE OUTER BODY DAMAGE

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 54,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

REAR BOOT AND NEARSIDE OUTER BODY DAMAGE

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 48,689 miles

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL OIL STAIN (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive OIL STAIN ON INNER ENGINE COVER AND SUMP UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

REAR BOOT AND NEARSIDE OUTER BODY DAMAGE

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 48,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL OIL STAIN (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive OIL STAIN ON INNER ENGINE COVER AND SUMP UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

REAR BOOT AND NEARSIDE OUTER BODY DAMAGE

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 43,864 miles

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL OIL STAIN (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive OIL STAIN ON INNER ENGINE COVER AND SUMP UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR BOOT AND NEARSIDE OUTER BODY DAMAGE

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 43,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL OIL STAIN (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive OIL STAIN ON INNER ENGINE COVER AND SUMP UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR BOOT AND NEARSIDE OUTER BODY DAMAGE

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 40,944 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR OK ()

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CHILD SEAT NOT SECURE ()

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL OIL STAIN (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive OIL STAIN ON INNER ENGINE COVER AND SUMP UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO BORDER LINE 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

REAR BOOT AND NEARSIDE OUTER BODY DAMAGE

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 36,778 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))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 36,759 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))

Offside 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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 32,777 miles

Nearside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Offside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Fail 6 Nov 2017 32,777 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Offside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Fail 6 Nov 2017 32,777 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Nearside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 18 Oct 2016 27,569 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 23,049 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 19,956 miles

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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SY12 TFE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SY12 TFE, 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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SY12 TFE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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