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BV62 AKZ

2012 Ford S-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,138 mi
Last recorded92,138 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 AKZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 92,138 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR/CENTRAL

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 92,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR/CENTRAL

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 81,839 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 71,486 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 64,050 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside, front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 64,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside, front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 55,961 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 55,960 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 48,476 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,440 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 37,702 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 30,027 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 22,552 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,324 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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BV62 AKZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Brown 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 BV62 AKZ, 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 BV62 AKZ registered?

BV62 AKZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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