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AJ12 VSV

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,524 mi
Last recorded96,524 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 96,524 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,503 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 81,503 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,192 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 68,192 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 47,322 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 47,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 34,306 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 34,125 miles

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

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 VSV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

AJ12 VSV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is AJ12 VSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 VSV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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