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AD12 BVB

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

150,830 mi
Last recorded150,830 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 BVB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 150,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 138,790 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 123,740 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 109,233 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,559 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 83,179 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,035 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,807 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 47,488 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 34,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 22,593 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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AD12 BVB is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 AD12 BVB, 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 AD12 BVB registered?

AD12 BVB is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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