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AU12 SJV

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

211,621 mi
Last recorded211,621 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 211,621 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front and rear inter support brackets corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge and down to the minimum tread depth mark of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x1cm diameter in the wiped 'A' zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar outer anchorage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge and down to the minimum tread depth mark of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))

damage of 1cm diameter in the nearside of the front windscreen outside the wiped area

tailgate wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2021 211,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge and down to the minimum tread depth mark of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x1cm diameter in the wiped 'A' zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar outer anchorage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge and down to the minimum tread depth mark of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))

damage of 1cm diameter in the nearside of the front windscreen outside the wiped area

tailgate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2020 200,650 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 152,317 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 100,167 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,453 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,380 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 44,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SJV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

AU12 SJV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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