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YA12 KWE

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,672 mi
Last recorded168,672 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 KWE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 168,672 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 162,342 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2023 155,692 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 149,706 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

both side front wishbone & suspension slighely corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 136,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs showing signs of heat damage but not seriously weakened. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 136,831 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both rear axle bushes worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs showing signs of heat damage but not seriously weakened. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 113,461 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 113,461 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 89,446 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 89,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,678 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 78,678 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,722 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 42,821 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,417 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 21,417 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YA12 KWE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA12 KWE, 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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YA12 KWE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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