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AD12 CVX

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

146,530 mi
Last recorded146,530 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 CVX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 146,530 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 146,530 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 136,308 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 128,186 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 121,560 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 121,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush separated/ perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush separated /perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 113,405 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 108,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 108,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer edge of tread ,showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield corroded at fixing ,hanging loose

Pass 19 Jul 2019 98,565 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 84,180 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,450 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 56,228 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 42,954 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 CVX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 AD12 CVX, 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 CVX registered?

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

Is AD12 CVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 CVX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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