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AU12 RHE

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,704 mi
Last recorded107,704 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 RHE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 107,704 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2026 107,693 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 100,934 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 93,652 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 87,589 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 82,435 miles

both front discs on inner side have light pitting

Pass 27 Apr 2021 76,113 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 71,833 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 66,708 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 60,909 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded (front and rear)

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 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 54,806 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 48,885 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,439 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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AU12 RHE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AU12 RHE, 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 AU12 RHE registered?

AU12 RHE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AU12 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 RHE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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