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GN12 JVP

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,917 mi
Last recorded119,917 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 119,917 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 119,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Not attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 111,961 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 111,956 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush part of (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Aug 2023 107,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front worn badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 107,444 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front worn badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 101,086 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 95,024 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,712 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 82,118 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,980 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 64,980 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm /outer edges feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm /inner edge feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 50,627 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 20,798 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 20,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JVP is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GN12 JVP, 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 GN12 JVP registered?

GN12 JVP is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is GN12 JVP safe to buy?

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