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FD61 BVZ

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,687 mi
Last recorded85,687 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 BVZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 85,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

nearside sill damage

Pass 9 Jan 2025 82,231 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

nearside sill damage

Pass 5 Jan 2024 78,507 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside sill damage

Pass 6 Dec 2022 73,635 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside sill damage

Pass 10 Dec 2021 67,575 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear sill damage

Fail 10 Dec 2021 67,575 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear sill damage

Pass 5 Jan 2021 61,385 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 61,385 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 54,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre 1.6mm outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Dec 2018 48,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 40,025 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 40,016 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 30,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 22,755 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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FD61 BVZ 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 FD61 BVZ, 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 FD61 BVZ registered?

FD61 BVZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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