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AJ12 VOT

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,032 mi
Last recorded51,032 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 51,032 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 45,784 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 45,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 45,319 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 38,900 miles

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

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

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Pass 5 Nov 2018 34,409 miles

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

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

engine bay restricted view

Pass 11 Sep 2017 30,038 miles

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Fail 11 Sep 2017 30,038 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,498 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 25,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 20,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VOT is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

AJ12 VOT is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is AJ12 VOT safe to buy?

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