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AV12 SFZ

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,409 mi
Last recorded125,409 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 SFZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 125,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also blocking on inner edge.

Pass 9 May 2024 119,405 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 119,404 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp led flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp led flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 May 2023 115,124 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 109,409 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 103,723 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 99,775 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 91,408 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 82,262 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 82,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 68,991 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 68,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 56,107 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,672 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,340 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 SFZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SFZ, 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 AV12 SFZ registered?

AV12 SFZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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