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KV12 JOJ

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,482 mi
Last recorded147,482 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 JOJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 147,482 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 141,595 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 136,438 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 136,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 132,151 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 129,251 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 122,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 97,206 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 65,926 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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KV12 JOJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KV12 JOJ, 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 KV12 JOJ registered?

KV12 JOJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is KV12 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 JOJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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