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AD12 BVO

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,646 mi
Last recorded119,646 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 BVO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 119,646 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 111,922 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 111,922 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 103,815 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 103,815 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 96,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 90,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 215/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 89,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 82,052 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 82,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,279 miles

Front pads worn low

Fail 31 Aug 2018 70,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front pads worn low

Pass 29 Sep 2017 59,663 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 59,663 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,375 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 46,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,308 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 BVO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AD12 BVO, 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 BVO registered?

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

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