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AV12 NXP

2012 Ford S-max

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,525 mi
Last recorded146,525 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 NXP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 146,525 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2026 146,525 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 137,545 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 130,747 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 130,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2023 124,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 19 May 2023 124,506 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailer arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 20 May 2022 118,013 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 118,013 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 111,464 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2020 106,545 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 99,598 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (min allowed 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 99,598 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (min allowed 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 92,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,302 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,602 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 69,602 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 50,712 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,712 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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AV12 NXP is a 2012 Ford S-max in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV12 NXP, 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 AV12 NXP registered?

AV12 NXP is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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