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AJ12 DSV

2012 Ford S-max

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,669 mi
Last recorded101,669 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DSV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 101,669 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 101,669 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 98,557 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 95,189 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 95,189 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))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 89,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged centre cover missing but not affecting operation (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 83,185 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 79,656 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,213 miles

Slight uneven wear - rear tyres

Pass 3 May 2018 60,792 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,971 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,030 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 40,837 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AJ12 DSV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ12 DSV, 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 AJ12 DSV registered?

AJ12 DSV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is AJ12 DSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 DSV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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