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VK12 ZYG

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,101 mi
Last recorded154,101 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 ZYG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 154,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth at edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 146,617 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 146,573 miles

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 139,710 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 139,695 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2023 132,442 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 132,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 126,190 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 122,678 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 107,430 miles

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

Nearside n/s mirror cover missing

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 107,430 miles

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

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

Nearside n/s mirror cover missing

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,159 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 96,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 80,971 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush's both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,382 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2017 68,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Oil leak

cut to nearside rear outer tyre wall but not exposing cords

Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,892 miles

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

Oil leak

cut to nearside rear outer tyre wall but not exposing cords

Pass 24 Oct 2015 47,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 46,648 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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VK12 ZYG is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VK12 ZYG, 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 VK12 ZYG registered?

VK12 ZYG is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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