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AJ12 FNV

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,122 mi
Last recorded118,122 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 FNV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 118,122 miles

1 Wheel Nut Missing Off Each Wheel

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

Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Starting To Split

Fail 26 Jan 2026 118,122 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

1 Wheel Nut Missing Off Each Wheel

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

Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Starting To Split

Pass 7 Jan 2025 111,869 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 111,867 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 104,680 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 94,744 miles

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

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

Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 85,418 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 85,418 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,282 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 78,282 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 66,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 55,071 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)

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

Fail 15 May 2018 55,071 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)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2017 42,456 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 29,527 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 May 2015 19,530 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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AJ12 FNV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey 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 AJ12 FNV, 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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AJ12 FNV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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