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AV12 RZO

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,782 mi
Last recorded53,782 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 RZO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 53,782 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 53,779 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 46,936 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 43,008 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 43,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 39,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 36,156 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 34,650 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 30,283 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread and sidewalls

Pass 20 Apr 2018 24,353 miles

both front tyre valves starting to perish

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,890 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked between tread, however not showing cords.

Offside Rear Tyre cracked between tread, however not showing cords.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 19,890 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked between tread, however not showing cords.

Offside Rear Tyre cracked between tread, however not showing cords.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 15,222 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 11,054 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 RZO is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV12 RZO, 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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AV12 RZO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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