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AK12 ZCV

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,516 mi
Last recorded83,516 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZCV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 83,516 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,105 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 76,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,985 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 70,985 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obscured (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 65,815 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front brake discs lipped on the outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear lower trailing arms main bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded and delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 62,208 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 56,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs corroded at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear lower trailing arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 52,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - badly worn inner edge, close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush partially detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush partially detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 52,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working unit loose in bumper but not insecure (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - badly worn inner edge, close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush partially detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush partially detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 49,135 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin <2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 49,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin <2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,042 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,282 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 27,209 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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AK12 ZCV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK12 ZCV, 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 AK12 ZCV registered?

AK12 ZCV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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