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AP12 DVO

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,143 mi
Last recorded113,143 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 DVO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 113,143 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))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 102,654 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 102,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 91,772 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 80,827 miles

o/s/f top strut mount part seized

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 80,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

o/s/f top strut mount part seized

Pass 25 Aug 2021 71,513 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 62,690 miles

NO BACK ROW OF BELTS TESTED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 62,690 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

NO BACK ROW OF BELTS TESTED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 52,430 miles

rear axel bush perished and starting to de bond

Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,067 miles

all tyres worn on edges

back row of seats not tested

Fail 15 Aug 2018 42,062 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

all tyres worn on edges

back row of seats not tested

Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,320 miles

3rd row of seats not presented for test unable to test seat belts

Nearside Rear pads low

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2016 24,212 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 12,514 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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AP12 DVO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AP12 DVO, 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 AP12 DVO registered?

AP12 DVO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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