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AU12 RHZ

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,099 mi
Last recorded98,099 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 RHZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 98,099 miles

Vehicle underbody undersealed and limits inspection

Pass 14 May 2025 91,198 miles

vehicle underbody undersealed in and out of prescibed areas limited inspection

Pass 3 Apr 2025 91,183 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2025 91,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2024 84,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 76,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 66,486 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 57,223 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,058 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 44,068 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,787 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 28,998 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,559 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,907 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 RHZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 RHZ registered?

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

Is AU12 RHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 RHZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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