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AV12 VXF

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,932 mi
Last recorded126,932 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 126,932 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing damage or missing, but still fully functional (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Dirt inside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mirror plastic trim damage

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Down to 3 mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body arch damage, but no sharp edges (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater outer lens missing

Fail 5 Nov 2025 126,930 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing damage or missing, but still fully functional (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Dirt inside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mirror plastic trim damage

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Down to 3 mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body arch damage, but no sharp edges (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater outer lens missing

Pass 2 Nov 2024 126,041 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 122,754 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 122,748 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 118,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 113,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side door (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 113,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side door (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 98,276 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 99,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 82,616 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 76,885 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 76,880 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 69,784 miles

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

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

under tray unable to inspect some components

Pass 13 May 2016 61,087 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 May 2015 54,606 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 VXF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VXF, 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 VXF registered?

AV12 VXF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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