2012 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · GN12 BYH
2012 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 98,191 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GN12 BYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 98,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GN12 BYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford S-Max (GN12 BYH) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GN12 BYH Mileage History
- 07/03/202490,284 mi
- 07/03/202490,289 mi+5 mi
- 18/03/202594,146 mi+3,857 mi
- 18/03/202594,151 mi+5 mi
- 17/03/202698,191 mi+4,040 mi
Average of roughly 3,903 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Powershift Gearbox FailureSerious
The 6DCT450 wet-clutch Powershift automatic requires fluid changes every 3 years/37,500 miles. If missed, the internal plastic damping springs shatter and destroy the mechatronic unit.
- Steering Rack FailureSerious
The power steering rack can leak fluid internally into the track rod end boots, eventually running the pump dry and ruining the rack.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
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