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T88 ABX

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,303 mi
Last recorded167,303 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 ABX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 167,303 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 167,302 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 147,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat 6 ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat 7 ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 125,685 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 114,622 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 108,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting bracket corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise discs inspected prior to fitting new pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive various, upper rear engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 108,725 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting bracket corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise discs inspected prior to fitting new pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive various, upper rear engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 93,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,249 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,672 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 30,055 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,567 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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T88 ABX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T88 ABX, 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 T88 ABX registered?

T88 ABX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is T88 ABX safe to buy?

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