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AJ12 HFV

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,034 mi
Last recorded146,034 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HFV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 146,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 128,400 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 112,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 102,131 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 93,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 85,578 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 79,010 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 79,010 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,505 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,459 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut no cords or plys or cords exposed

Pass 10 Jan 2017 54,078 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 44,007 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 38,180 miles

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

Front wiper blades smear

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)

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 HFV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HFV, 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 HFV registered?

AJ12 HFV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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The MOT history for AJ12 HFV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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