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AR03 RMO

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,327 mi
Last recorded178,327 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 RMO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 178,327 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 161,074 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 11 Mar 2024 131,686 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 119,954 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 119,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 114,950 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 111,049 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 110,372 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 110,372 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 98,634 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 98,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 88,004 miles

Rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2017 77,009 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 77,009 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,900 miles

Centre Rear stop light not working

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

Front brake discs slight wear

Front windscreen wipers slightly smear the screen

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,460 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AR03 RMO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AR03 RMO, 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 AR03 RMO registered?

AR03 RMO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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