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BD12 ZVR

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,417 mi
Last recorded87,417 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 ZVR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 87,417 miles

Central heatshield insecure

Nearside Front brake pipe swollen

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

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe swollen

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arms corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2024 81,206 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe swollen

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

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe swollen

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Rear brake pads low

both front brake discs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2023 73,501 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front sus/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbing on inside/outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both main rear sus/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 66,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 56,959 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Fail 16 Sep 2021 56,959 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 51,750 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 48,034 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 43,038 miles

Covers fitted

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 36,142 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 36,141 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 27,166 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 19,930 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZVR is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BD12 ZVR, 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 ZVR registered?

BD12 ZVR is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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