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BD12 VVX

2012 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,765 mi
Last recorded41,765 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VVX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 41,765 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 41,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 39,734 miles

General corrosion to all suspension

Fail 30 Jan 2025 39,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion to all suspension

Pass 25 Jan 2024 37,759 miles

Both rear shocks soft

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

General corrosion to all rear suspension

Nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

Slight play in both front wishbone rear bushes

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 26 Jan 2023 35,641 miles

Nearside front tyre poor on both edges

Rear number plate poor condition

Slight splitting to both rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 26 Jan 2023 35,641 miles

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

Front discs lipped and corroded

Nearside front tyre poor on both edges

Rear number plate poor condition

Slight splitting to both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 28 Jan 2022 31,154 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 27,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 21,698 miles

front brake discs corroded /scored on inner face

front wipers poor

rear trailing arm bushs starting to debond

Pass 17 Jul 2018 16,812 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 31 Jul 2017 12,043 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

osr trailing arm starting to debond

rear pads worn

Pass 26 Jul 2016 9,410 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 7,143 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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BD12 VVX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BD12 VVX, 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 BD12 VVX registered?

BD12 VVX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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