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CV12 UHY

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,249 mi
Last recorded138,249 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 UHY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 138,249 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 136,228 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))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 133,004 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 129,533 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 124,195 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 124,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 110,018 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 96,494 miles

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Drivers door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 83,195 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 83,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front van tyre fitted

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

washers 50% operation from each side

Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front van tyre fitted

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 83,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front van tyre fitted

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,282 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2018 64,282 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak Top hose return to header tank

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215.60.16 (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,660 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 43,660 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215.60.16 (4.1.D.1a)

Boot lamp damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,501 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 27,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on far inner edges

difficult to fully inspect inner pads

Pass 15 Jan 2015 15,390 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 15,355 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CV12 UHY is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CV12 UHY, 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 CV12 UHY registered?

CV12 UHY is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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