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GN12 JVC

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

191,773 mi
Last recorded191,773 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 JVC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 191,773 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 186,161 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 170,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 149,450 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 133,601 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres starting to perish both edges both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts in inner tread but ply not visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low inner edge and cut in centre tread but ply not currently visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 125,390 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres starting to perish on edges both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush just starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 125,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner tread ply visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush just starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres starting to perish both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 108,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low, perishing both edges and nail in outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low, perishing outer edge and uneven tread wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 91,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm both edges and perishing both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge and perishing both edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes starting to deteriorate both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 May 2017 75,487 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 58,038 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 40,268 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GN12 JVC is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GN12 JVC, 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 GN12 JVC registered?

GN12 JVC is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is GN12 JVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 JVC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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