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AV12 UWR

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,868 mi
Last recorded149,868 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 UWR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 149,868 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 146,769 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 145,638 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 144,458 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 138,323 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 127,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 120,596 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 114,875 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2017 106,945 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 93,352 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 93,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 74,275 miles

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

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

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 UWR is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

AV12 UWR is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is AV12 UWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 UWR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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