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TUI 9246

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,143 mi
Last recorded181,143 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUI 9246
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 181,143 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 151,062 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both n/s and o/s rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 151,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both n/s and o/s rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 140,533 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 140,530 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 121,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 121,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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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TUI 9246 is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TUI 9246, 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 TUI 9246?

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What year was TUI 9246 registered?

TUI 9246 is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is TUI 9246 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUI 9246 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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