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LM12 RVT

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,216 mi
Last recorded148,216 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 RVT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 148,216 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Asymmetric tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and cuts in tread but not in excess of requirements. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm of tread and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All suspension components corroded.

Fail 19 May 2026 148,216 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Asymmetric tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and cuts in tread but not in excess of requirements. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm of tread and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All suspension components corroded.

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (offside and nearside). (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 136,537 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f DRL not working

Fail 13 May 2025 136,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f DRL not working

Pass 22 May 2024 131,886 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 124,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2023 124,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 124,342 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 116,302 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 112,150 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 100,846 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 91,450 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 82,323 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Nearside rear seat folded at time of test and child seats fitted to all other rear seats

Oil leak

Rear axle mounting rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2015 69,262 miles

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

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

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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LM12 RVT 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 71.4%.

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 LM12 RVT, 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 LM12 RVT registered?

LM12 RVT is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is LM12 RVT safe to buy?

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