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AJ12 JVO

2012 Ford S-max

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,259 mi
Last recorded116,259 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 116,259 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2025 109,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 109,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure cover also missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 101,552 miles

Nearside number plate bulb lens missing

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2024 101,552 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned Lens missing - Bulb loose (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also bald on edge - Advise replacement ASAP 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside number plate bulb lens missing

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 91,106 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside number plate bulb lens missing

Offside Side repeater lens missing

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 83,844 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges 25/60/16

Offside Side repeater lens missing

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 83,842 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyres wearing on outer edges 25/60/16

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Offside Side repeater lens missing

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 77,914 miles

Offside side repeater lens missing

Front exhaust clamp corroded and partially separated from exhaust

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 77,894 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished and close to legal limit 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front exhaust clamp corroded and partially separated from exhaust

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge 215/60/16

Offside side repeater lens missing

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 72,542 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))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 72,542 miles

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

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))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 63,984 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 5 Feb 2019 63,952 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 8 Feb 2018 56,184 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside centre row and nearside front ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front- inner faces (3.5.1i)

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 6 Feb 2018 56,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside centre row and nearside front ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front- inner faces (3.5.1i)

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 6 Feb 2017 48,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,380 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,457 miles

advise undertray fitted ???

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 JVO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JVO, 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 JVO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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