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ET12 MVM

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

104,735 mi
Last recorded104,735 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 MVM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 104,735 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 97,391 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 91,058 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 inner edges LIMITS!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 91,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 inner edges LIMITS!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 83,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2021 76,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively strange wear pattern on discs / suspect new discs fitted and old pads used / advise replacement pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy uneven wear / advise replacement with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Fail 6 Aug 2021 76,815 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush separating from axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively strange wear pattern on discs / suspect new discs fitted and old pads used / advise replacement pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush worn and splitting / advise replacement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy uneven wear / advise replacement with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats (6th and 7th) folded down not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Fail 27 Jul 2020 72,594 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats (6th and 7th) folded down not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 31 Jul 2019 65,665 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 57,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,804 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread worn on edges

n/s/r tyre wall scuffed

Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,095 miles

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

Nearside center row child seat installed

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,830 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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ET12 MVM is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 ET12 MVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET12 MVM registered?

ET12 MVM is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is ET12 MVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 MVM 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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